Botulism

What do we mean by botulism?

A severe, sometimes fatal food poisoning caused by ingestion of food containing botulin and characterized by nausea, vomiting, disturbed vision, muscular weakness, and fatigue. noun

Poisoning with ptomaïnes of decomposing meat, especially potted meat or sausage, referable to a toxin produced by the Bacillus botulinus. Also botulismus. noun

Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly-prepared food. noun

Food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly noun

Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly prepared food.

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essentials, definition, chemical.

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