botulism

/ˌbɑtʃəˈlɪzəm/
/ˈbɒtʃəlɪzəm/
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Definitions of botulism
  1. noun
    food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
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    type of:
    food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder
    illness caused by poisonous or contaminated food
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