B2 verb ニュートラル

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.

例文

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1

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.

語族

名詞
botulism
形容詞
botulinic
関連
botulinum
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: botulism

例文

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.

語族

名詞
botulism
形容詞
botulinic
関連
botulinum

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

symptoms of botulism

symptoms of botulism

case of botulism

case of botulism

risk of botulism

risk of botulism

よく混同される語

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.

📝

使い方のコツ

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

⚠️

よくある間違い

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.

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

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

文化的な背景

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.

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: botulism

関連単語

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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