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botulinum

noun

bot·​u·​li·​num ˌbä-chə-ˈlī-nəm How to pronounce botulinum (audio)
variants or less commonly botulinus
: a spore-forming bacterium (Clostridium botulinum) that secretes botulinum toxin
botulinal adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Lyons’s subsequent announcement warns that the drinks might contain two dangerous bacteria: Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Chris Smith, BGR, 19 Aug. 2022 The recalled products run the risk of contamination from two microbes: Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, according to the recall. Orlando Mayorquin, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 The recall is being conducted in response to fears of microbial contamination, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum. Rob Wile, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2022 The Food and Drug Administration said the items, which were distributed starting April 2021, are potentially contaminated with the bacteria Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, which causes a severe form of food poisoning. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2022 An obituary on Tuesday about Alan Scott, the doctor behind the medical use of Botox, referred incorrectly to Clostridium botulinum. New York Times, 21 Jan. 2022 Produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, the toxin attacks the nerves and even in minute quantities can cause muscle paralysis and death. Emily Langer, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2021 Clostridium botulinum poisoning in humans can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Mike Wehner, BGR, 18 May 2021 Clostridium botulinum poisoning in humans can begin from six hours to two weeks after eating food that contains the toxin. Mike Wehner, BGR, 18 May 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin botulus sausage

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of botulinum was in 1916

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