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Ergot(health)
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corn ergot(medicine)
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Hydrogenated ergot alkaloids(health)
ergot alkaloid-associated heart disease(medicine)

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ergot
<botany> A disease of cereal plants (rye, wheat, etc.) caused by the fungus Claviceps purpurea, this fungus produces toxic alkaloids that, if ingested, cause symptoms such as hallucinations, severe gastrointestinal upset, a burning sensation in the limbs and extremities (St. Anthony's Fire) and a form of gangrene.