botulism

Meanings

• noun

  A severe naturally occurring illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

  - "Botulism is a serious illness caused by a neurotoxin."
  - "The symptoms of botulism include paralysis and difficulty speaking."
  - "Botulism can be contracted by eating contaminated food."

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Variants

List of all variants of botulism that leads to same result
botulism , botulisms

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Etymology

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Botulism comes from the Latin word 'botulus', meaning sausage, as the disease was first identified in the early 19th century in Italy from people who had eaten contaminated sausages.

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Trivia

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1. Botulism is one of the most poisonous substances known to man.

2. Botulism was first identified in 1820 in Italy.

3. Botulinum toxin is the most potent toxin known to man, with a lethal dose being as small as a few nanograms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clostridium botulinum: A bacterium that produces the neurotoxin responsible for botulism.

2. Botulinum toxin: A neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum that is used in medicine for various purposes.

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Culture

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Botulism has been the subject of various scientific studies and investigations due to its severe effects on the human body. It has also been used in medical research for the development of botulinum toxin, which is used in medicine for various purposes, such as cosmetic procedures and the treatment of certain medical conditions.

How to Memorize "botulism"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize botulism, visualize a sausage linked to the illness, as the name comes from the Latin word for sausage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate botulism with food poisoning and paralysis to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Botulism is a bad sausage' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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