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Noun: botulism  'bó-chu,li-zum
  1. Food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly

Derived forms: botulisms

Type of: food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder

Encyclopedia: Botulism

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