ergotism

noun Pathology.

1. a condition caused by eating rye or some other grain that is infected with ergot fungus or by taking an overdose of a medicine containing ergot, characterized by cramps, spasms, and a form of gangrene.

noun

1. ergot poisoning, producing either burning pains and eventually gangrene in the limbs or itching skin and convulsionsAlso called: Saint Anthony’s fire

n.

1. Poisoning caused by consuming ergot-infected grain or grain products, or from excessive use of drugs containing ergot.