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botulism
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[ˈbɒtjʊlɪz(ə)m], (Noun)
Definitions:
- food poisoning caused by a bacterium growing on improperly sterilized tinned meats and other preserved foods
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Origin
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mid 19th century: from German Botulismus, originally ‘sausage poisoning’, from Latin botulus ‘sausage’
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