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Botulism

//ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly wordnet

Etymology

From German Botulismus, from Latin botulus (“sausage”), the first identified source of the disease, + -ism.

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