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botulism

The correct spelling is botulism.

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noun

IPA: /ˈbɒt.jʊl.ɪz.əm/

Say it like: Bot-uli-sm

The correct spelling is botulism. Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly prepared food.

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noun

  1. 1.Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly prepared food.

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