Ergotic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or produced by ergot.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The doctor suspected an ergotic cause for the patient's severe cramping and numbness.
- Ergotic compounds found in contaminated grains can have severe effects on the cardiovascular system.
- The team of researchers studied the medicinal properties of ergotic alkaloids derived from fungi.
- Farmers were advised to be cautious of ergotic contamination in their rye crop.
- The historical incident known as Saint Anthony's Fire was attributed to ergotic poisoning from spoiled bread.