B2 verb Neutre

botulism

/ˈbɒtʃʊlɪzəm/

Botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves and causes difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death. It is most commonly contracted through eating improperly preserved or canned foods where the bacterium Clostridium botulinum has grown.

Exemples

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The doctor immediately suspected botulism when the patient reported blurred vision and muscle weakness after eating home-canned beans.

The doctor immediately suspected botulism when the patient reported blurred vision and muscle weakness after eating home-canned beans.

2

Strict regulatory standards in the canning industry have significantly reduced the incidence of foodborne botulism.

Strict regulatory standards in the canning industry have significantly reduced the incidence of foodborne botulism.

3

I'm always a bit paranoid about botulism, so I throw away any cans that look even slightly dented.

I'm always a bit paranoid about botulism, so I throw away any cans that look even slightly dented.

Famille de mots

Nom
botulism
Adjectif
botulinic
Apparenté
botulinum
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Astuce mémo

Think of 'bottle-ism': you get it from things preserved in a bottle or jar that wasn't sealed correctly.

Quiz rapide

The public health department issued a warning after a rare case of ______ was linked to fermented fish.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : botulism

Exemples

1

The doctor immediately suspected botulism when the patient reported blurred vision and muscle weakness after eating home-canned beans.

everyday

The doctor immediately suspected botulism when the patient reported blurred vision and muscle weakness after eating home-canned beans.

2

Strict regulatory standards in the canning industry have significantly reduced the incidence of foodborne botulism.

formal

Strict regulatory standards in the canning industry have significantly reduced the incidence of foodborne botulism.

3

I'm always a bit paranoid about botulism, so I throw away any cans that look even slightly dented.

informal

I'm always a bit paranoid about botulism, so I throw away any cans that look even slightly dented.

4

The neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is considered one of the most lethal substances known to science.

academic

The neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is considered one of the most lethal substances known to science.

5

Our quality control team must ensure that the sterilization process eliminates any risk of botulism contamination in the new product line.

business

Our quality control team must ensure that the sterilization process eliminates any risk of botulism contamination in the new product line.

Famille de mots

Nom
botulism
Adjectif
botulinic
Apparenté
botulinum

Collocations courantes

infant botulism infant botulism
foodborne botulism foodborne botulism
botulism toxin botulism toxin
contract botulism contract botulism
botulism outbreak botulism outbreak

Phrases Courantes

symptoms of botulism

symptoms of botulism

case of botulism

case of botulism

risk of botulism

risk of botulism

Souvent confondu avec

botulism vs Botox

Botox is the brand name for a cosmetic/medical injection using a diluted form of the toxin, whereas botulism is the actual disease.

botulism vs Salmonella

Salmonella is a common bacterial infection causing digestive upset, while botulism is a rare neurotoxic illness.

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Notes d'usage

Botulism is an uncountable noun. It is almost always used in medical, health safety, or culinary contexts involving food preservation.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often mistake it for a countable noun (e.g., 'many botulisms') or try to use it as a verb. It should always be used to refer to the condition or illness itself.

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Astuce mémo

Think of 'bottle-ism': you get it from things preserved in a bottle or jar that wasn't sealed correctly.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'botulus' meaning 'sausage', because the illness was first identified in connection with poorly prepared sausages.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun Often follows verbs like 'contract', 'prevent', or 'diagnose'
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Contexte culturel

In North America and Europe, botulism awareness is the primary reason why home-canners are strictly advised to use pressure canners for low-acid vegetables.

Quiz rapide

The public health department issued a warning after a rare case of ______ was linked to fermented fish.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : botulism

Mots lis

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B2

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C2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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B2

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C1

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