ustilaginism

ustilaginism

 [us″tĭ-laj´ĭ-nizm] a condition resembling ergotism, due to ingestion of corn (maize) contaminated with the fungus Ustilago maydis.

us·ti·lag·i·nism

(ŭs'ti-laj'i-nizm), Poisoning by Ustilago maydis (corn smut), which produces burning, itching, hyperemia, acrocyanosis, and edema of the extremities; resembles ergotism, pellagra, or infantile acrocynia.

us·ti·lag·i·nism

(ŭs'ti-laj'i-nizm) Poisoning by Ustilago maydis (corn smut), which produces burning, itching, hyperemia, acrocyanosis, and edema of the extremities.