St. Anthony's fire

noun

Ergotism, a disease characterised by gangrene and a burning sensation in the hands and feet.

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Meanings

nounSt. Anthony's fire (uncountable)

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  1. Any of several inflammatory conditions of the skin:
    1. uncountableErgotism, a disease characterised by gangrene and a burning sensation in the hands and feet.
    2. uncountableErysipelas, a streptococcal skin disease.
    3. uncountableHerpes zoster.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
ergotism

Translations

Italian erisipela, risipola
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Swedish Antonii eld
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