Botulism (Latin, botulus, a sausage) is a rare and potentially fatal illness caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease begins with weakness, trouble seeing, feeling tired, and trouble speaking. This may then be followed by weakness of the arms, chest muscles, and legs. The disease does not usually affect consciousness or cause a fever.
近义、反义、联想词
近义词
n.
food poisoning, gastrointestinal disorder
联想词
toxin毒质;anthrax炭疽,炭疽热;outbreak发作;poisoning中毒;
英英词典
botulism n.
food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly