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Botulism: meaning, definitions and examples

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botulism

 

[ หˆbษ’t.jสŠ.lษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food poisoning

Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The toxin affects the nervous system and can lead to paralysis. It is primarily associated with improperly canned or preserved foods. There are three main types of botulism: foodborne, wound, and infant botulism. Symptoms may include muscle weakness, double vision, difficulty swallowing, and respiratory failure if not treated promptly.

Synonyms

nerve toxin infection, toxin poisoning

Examples of usage

  • The outbreak of botulism was traced back to homemade canned goods.
  • Infant botulism is particularly dangerous for babies under one year old.
  • Wound botulism can occur after injecting illicit drugs.
  • Early recognition of botulism symptoms is crucial for effective treatment.

Translations

Translations of the word "botulism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น botulismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคŸเฅเคฒเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Botulismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ botulisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพั‚ัƒะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ botulizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใƒ„ใƒชใƒŒใ‚น็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท botulisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ botulismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท botulizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณดํˆด๋ฆฌ๋ˆ„์Šค ์ค‘๋…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุณู…ู… ุงู„ูˆุดูŠู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ botulismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ botulizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚‰ๆฏ’ไธญๆฏ’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ botulizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ botulismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพั‚ัƒะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ botulizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ botulismo

Word origin

The term 'botulism' originates from the Latin word 'botulus', which means sausage. This is because the disease was first identified in connection with improperly processed sausages in the 18th century. In 1897, a scientific study linked the illness to a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Over the years, further research has led to a better understanding of the various forms of botulism and their respective causes. Its recognition in the medical community has prompted the development of treatments and antitoxins to mitigate its effects. Throughout the 20th century, botulism became better understood, leading to protocols for food safety and preservation that greatly reduce the risk of this serious condition.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,278, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.