botulism
English
/ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/, /ˈbɑt͡ʃ.əˌlɪz.əm/
noun
Definitions
- (pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly prepared food.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Botulismus derived from Latin botulus (sausage).
Origin
Latin
botulus
Gloss
sausage
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Person/Thing