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botulism
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Food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly WordNet 3.0
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Food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
Botulism is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Wikipedia
A rare, but serious paralytic illness caused by a toxin, botulin, that is produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. OmegaWiki
Poisoning caused by the toxin from Clostridium botulinum, a type of anaerobic bacteria that grows in improperly prepared food. Wiktionary
Medical condition. Wiktionary (translation)