SPASMODIC ERGOTISM
\spazmˈɒdɪk ˈɜːɡətˌɪzəm], \spazmˈɒdɪk ˈɜːɡətˌɪzəm], \s_p_a_z_m_ˈɒ_d_ɪ_k ˈɜː_ɡ_ə_t_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\
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A form of chronic e. in which either there are general convulsions followed by death, or there are itching sensations, especially in the hands, which may occasionally go on to the gangrenous form, with occasional general convulsions, vomiting, colic, and diarrhea. [Lat.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
