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botulism

noun [U]
 
 
/ˈbɒt.jʊ.lɪ.zəm/ US  /ˈbɑː.tʃə-/

Definition

a serious type of food poisoning caused by bacteria in badly preserved foodBacteria, moulds, germs and virusesPoisoning and allergy
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