botulism

[US]/bɒˈtʊlɪzəm/
[UK]/boʊˈtʊlɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A serious illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.; Food poisoning caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
Word Forms
Pluralbotulisms

Phrases & Collocations

botulism risk

food botulism

prevent botulism

botulism cases

detect botulism

treat botulism

botulism toxin

antitoxin botulism

Example Sentences

botulism is a serious illness caused by a toxin.

symptoms of botulism include weakness and dizziness.

foodborne botulism can occur from improperly canned foods.

infant botulism can affect babies under one year old.

preventing botulism requires proper food handling techniques.

botulism can lead to respiratory failure if untreated.

doctors can treat botulism with antitoxin medication.

awareness of botulism is crucial for food safety.

outbreaks of botulism are rare but can be deadly.

botulism can be diagnosed through laboratory tests.

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