Associations to the word «Botulism»

Wiktionary

BOTULISM, noun. (pathology) Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly-prepared food.

Dictionary definition

BOTULISM, noun. Food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope