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botulism

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒtjʊlɪz(ə)m/

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Definition of botulism

noun

[mass noun]

food poisoning caused by a bacterium growing on improperly sterilized tinned meats and other preserved foods.
- The bacterium is Clostridium botulinum