The process of affecting with ergot.

Infected with the ergot fungus.

(organic chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology) An alkaloid, extracted from ergot, that causes constriction of blood vessels and has been used to treat migraine; it is related to lysergic acid.

(biochemistry) A mixture of alkaloids (ergocristine, ergocornine and ergocryptine) identified in ergot, formerly believed to be a single compound.

plural of ergotamine

(organic chemistry) A powerful astringent alkaloid extracted from ergot as a brown, amorphous, bitter substance. It is used to produce contraction of the uterus.

(medicine) An extract made from ergot.

ergotism

A naturally occurring amino acid that is a thiourea derivative of histidine, containing a sulfur atom in the imidazole ring.

Work as a form of occupational therapy.