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botulismo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • botulism noun A severe, often life-threatening form of food poisoning caused by a toxin from bacteria that grow in improperly canned or preserved food.

Senses

botulismo is used for these senses in English:

  • botulism (pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, an anaerobic bacterium that grows in improperly prepared food.