BOTULISM


Meaning of BOTULISM in English

[ 'bɒtjʊlɪz(ə)m ]

■ noun a dangerous form of food poisoning caused by a bacterium ( Clostridium botulinum ) growing on improperly sterilized foods.

Origin

C19: from Ger. Botulismus 'sausage poisoning', from L. botulus 'sausage'.

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