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The document discusses Lathyrism, a disease caused by prolonged consumption of the pulse Lathyrus sativus. It describes the characteristic stance and gait of patients with Lathyrism, including rigid muscles, unstable limbs, and dragging toes. It notes the disease was commonly seen during famines in India when people were forced to rely on Lathyrus sativus as a food source. The document also briefly discusses the proposed pathology and etiology of Lathyrism.

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