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Botulism Definition & Meaning

botulism
noun
  1. food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly

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  • "muscular system botulism"
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  • "history of botulism"
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Frequently asked questions

What does botulism mean?
food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
What part of speech is botulism?
Botulism is a noun.

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