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Botulism
WordNet
noun
(1) Food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A rare but serious medical condition caused by ingesting the nerve toxin botulin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.