Botulism
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Botulism is a noun meaning (pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
Meaning
(pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
Word Forms
- botulisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foodborne, botulinum, poisoning, wound, botulismus, tetanus.
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