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botulism

(bäc̸h′ə liz′əm)

noun

poisoning resulting from the toxin produced by botulinus bacteria, sometimes found in foods improperly canned or preserved: characterized by muscular paralysis and disturbances of vision and breathing, and often fatal

Origin: Ger botulismus < L botulus, sausage (see bowel) + -ismus, -ism: so named from Ger cases involving sausages

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noun

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

Origin:

Origin: German Botulismus

Origin: , from Latin botulus, sausage

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