A condition caused by the ingestion of ergot-contaminated grain, characterized by severe symptoms including convulsions and hallucinations.
A type of fungus (Claviceps purpurea) that grows on rye and other grains, known for producing alkaloids that can be toxic.
एर्गोटिज्म
English Usage: The farmer's negligence led to a case of ergotism in the local population after the rye was contaminated.
Hindi Usage: किसान की लापरवाही ने स्थानीय जनसंख्या में एर्गोटिज्म का एक मामला उत्पन्न कर दिया।
A group of chemically related compounds derived from ergot fungus, used in medicine for various purposes, including treating migraines.
एर्गोट एल्कलॉइड्स
English Usage: Doctors may prescribe ergot alkaloids to help alleviate severe migraine headaches.
Hindi Usage: डॉक्टर गंभीर माइग्रेन सिरदर्द को कम करने के लिए एर्गोट एल्कलॉइड्स का प्रिस्क्राइब कर सकते हैं।