CONVULSIO CEREALIS
\kənvˈʌlsɪˌə͡ʊ sˈi͡əɹɪə͡lˌiz], \kənvˈʌlsɪˌəʊ sˈiəɹɪəlˌiz], \k_ə_n_v_ˈʌ_l_s_ɪ__ˌəʊ s_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__əl_ˌi_z]\
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A singular disorder of the convulsive kind, attended with a peculiar tingling and formication int the arms and legs; hence called by the Germans Kriebelkrankheit. It is said to be endemic in some parts of Germany, and to arise often from the use of spoiled corn. See Raphania.
By Robley Dunglison
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