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n. A severe, sometimes fatal food poisoning caused by ingestion of food containing botulin and characterized by nausea, vomiting, disturbed vision, muscular weakness, and fatigue.

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

n. Poisoning with ptomaïnes of decomposing meat, especially potted meat or sausage, referable to a toxin produced by the Bacillus botulinus. Also botulismus.

n. food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly

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food poisoning    gastrointestinal disorder   

botulinum    anthrax    tetanus    poliomyelitis    slapdash