Engelsk substantiv: ergotism | |||
1. | ergotism (om tilstand) poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | intoxication, poisoning, toxic condition | ||