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botulism

Pronunciation: [ˈbɑːtʃəˌlɪzəm]

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Learn how to use botulism in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(noun) a serious illness caused by toxins from a bacterium. It usually happens when people eat bad food, especially canned foods that aren't made safely.

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She learned about botulism in school and now knows how to avoid getting sick from it.

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He didn't realize that eating improperly canned food could lead to botulism, so he didn't worry about it.

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What should we do to prevent botulism when we preserve food?

Context: “bacteriology”

(noun) the specific type of poisoning that is caused by the botulinum toxin, which is produced by a bacteria. This is important for doctors and scientists to understand when studying food safety.

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The researchers studied the botulism toxin to develop better safety measures for food processing.

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The scientists were not investigating botulism because they were focusing on other types of bacteria.

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How does the botulism toxin affect the nervous system?

How to pronounce botulism

Pronunciation: [ˈbɑːtʃəˌlɪzəm]

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