BOTULISM

botulism

(noun) food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

botulism (usually uncountable, plural botulisms)

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

Source: Wiktionary



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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