St. Anthony's fire

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Noun

St. Anthony's fire (uncountable)

  1. Any of several inflammatory conditions of the skin
    1. Ergotism, a disease characterised by gangrene and a burning sensation in the hands and feet.
    2. Erysipelas, a streptococcal skin disease.
    3. Herpes zoster.

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