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Ergot : the story of a parasitic fungus
About this film
A comprehensive survey of the natural, medical and social history, commercial production and obstetric use of ergot and its derivative ergometrine. Includes a detailed description of the life-cycle of the fungus, live action footage of the use of ergometrine in the Department of Obstetrics, University College Hospital to expidate delivery in childbirth and Professor Chassar Moir's own account of the discovery of ergometrine in 1935. 4 segments
Directors & creators
Wellcome Library
Subjects
Medicine -- History, Obstetrics, Ergonovine -- pharmacology, Medical sciences, UK, Maternal and child health, Medical
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