botulism
noun [U] /ˈbɒt.jʊ.lɪ.zəm/
/ˈbɑː.tʃə-/ Definition
› a serious type of food poisoning caused by bacteria in badly preserved foodBacteria, moulds, germs and virusesPoisoning and allergy
(Definition of botulism noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- allergen noun
- allergic adjective
- allergy noun
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