Botulism: meaning, definitions and examples
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botulism
[ หbษt.jส.lษช.zษm ]
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:
๐ต๐น botulismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเฅเคฒเคฟเคเคผเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Botulismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ botulisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะพััะปัะทะผ
๐ต๐ฑ botulizm
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใชใใน็
๐ซ๐ท botulisme
๐ช๐ธ botulismo
๐น๐ท botulizm
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณดํด๋ฆฌ๋์ค ์ค๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุณู ู ุงููุดููู
๐จ๐ฟ botulismus
๐ธ๐ฐ botulizmus
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆฏไธญๆฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ botulizem
๐ฎ๐ธ botulismi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพััะปะธะทะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ botulizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ botulismo
Etymology
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.
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