botulism
What is another word for botulism? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A severe, often life-threatening form of food poisoning caused by a toxin from bacteria that grow in improperly canned or preserved food.
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How to use botulism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a case of botulism
botulism poisoning
infant botulism
Etymology
From German Botulismus, built on Latin botulus, "sausage" — early cases were traced to spoiled sausages — plus the medical suffix "-ism."
Full origin of botulism →Frequently asked questions
What does “botulism” mean?
The word “botulism” means a severe, often life-threatening form of food poisoning caused by a toxin from bacteria that grow in improperly canned or preserved food. In plain terms, a dangerous illness caused by toxic bacteria in badly preserved food, especially home-canned goods.
How do you pronounce “botulism”?
“Botulism” is pronounced BOT-yuul-ihz-uhm (/ˈbɑ.t͡ʃəˌlɪz.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “botulism” in a sentence?
Here is “botulism” used in a sentence: “The family got botulism after eating home-canned green beans that hadn't been processed properly.”
What part of speech is “botulism”?
“Botulism” is a noun.
Where does the word “botulism” come from?
The word “botulism” comes from Latin. From German Botulismus, built on Latin botulus, "sausage" — early cases were traced to spoiled sausages — plus the medical suffix "-ism.".
