botulism
Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that…Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
» Botulism, brucellosis, Lyme-disease and tetanus are infectious, but not contagious diseases.
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1 senses(uncountable, usually)Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.
Botulismus
ботули́змbotulízm
ботулі́змbotulízm
- food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
Examples
1 sentencesBotulism, brucellosis, Lyme-disease and tetanus are infectious, but not contagious diseases.
Translations
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Origin
From German Botulismus, from Latin botulus (“sausage”), the first identified source of theFrom German Botulismus, from Latin botulus (“sausage”), the first identified source of the disease, + -ism.
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Forms
plural: botulisms| Singular | botulism |
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uncountable
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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