|
WordNet-Online
Definitions from WordNet
Noun botulismotoxin has 1 sense
| ||||
Definitions from the WebBotulismotoxinDefinition:Botulismotoxin is a poisonous substance produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Senses:Sense 1:Noun: a potent neurotoxin that causes botulism, a serious and potentially fatal illness. Example sentence: The consumption of improperly canned food can lead to the presence of botulismotoxin, which can paralyze muscles and result in respiratory failure. Sense 2:Noun: any toxin similar to the one produced by Clostridium botulinum. Example sentence: The team of researchers discovered a new strain of bacteria that produces a botulismotoxin-like toxin never seen before. Usage:Popular usage:The term "botulismotoxin" is commonly used in the field of toxicology and food safety to refer to the neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum. Local usage:In the local community, there is a growing concern about the presence of botulismotoxin in homemade canned goods. | ||||
botulinal botulinim botulinum botulinum toxin botulinum toxin a botulinus botulinus toxin botulism botulismotoxin bou boubles boubou bouchard bouche bouchee boucher boucheries
|