Botulinum (Noun)
Meaning
Anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The bacterium Clostridium botulinum is a type of anaerobic bacterium that produces the toxin responsible for botulism.
- Botulinum is produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can be found in soil and aquatic environments.
- The toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, also known as botulinum, is highly potent and can cause severe illness.
- Clostridium botulinum is an anaerobic bacterium that produces the neurotoxin botulinum, which can cause botulism in humans.
- The anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces botulinum, a toxin that can cause muscle weakness, paralysis, and respiratory failure.