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botulism

[ boch-uh-liz-uhm ]

noun

Pathology.
  1. a sometimes fatal disease of the nervous system acquired from spoiled foods in which botulin is present, especially improperly canned or marinated foods.


botulism

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noun

  1. severe poisoning from ingestion of botulin, which affects the central nervous system producing difficulty in swallowing, visual disturbances, and respiratory paralysis: often fatal
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botulism

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  1. A severe, sometimes fatal food poisoning caused by eating food infected with the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which produces botulinum toxin. The bacterium grows in food that has been improperly preserved.

botulism

  1. A severe form of food poisoning , often fatal if not treated quickly. Botulism is caused by a kind of bacterium that produces a toxin , and it is sometimes present in improperly canned or preserved foods.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of botulism1

1875–80; < German Botulismus, equivalent to Latin botul(us ) sausage (a source of botulin toxin) + -ismus -ism
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of botulism1

C19: first formed as German Botulismus literally: sausage poisoning, from Latin botulus sausage
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Tri-Union Seafoods, an El Segundo-based food supplier, announced a recall for canned tuna products distributed to stores in California and other states that may be at risk for botulism poisoning.

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Five people are receiving emergency medical care in France for suspected botulism linked to eating pesto.

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A disapproving Gov. Ronald Reagan wished aloud for an outbreak of botulism.

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US health officials warned last week of a botulism outbreak tied to counterfeit Botox, which has sickened 22 people in 11 states - some of whom have since been in hospital.

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Six people were treated for suspected botulism, health officials said.

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