botulism
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The 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.
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.
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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'bottle-ism': you get it from things preserved in a bottle or jar that wasn't sealed correctly.
Quiz rápido
The public health department issued a warning after a rare case of ______ was linked to fermented fish.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: botulism
Exemplos
The doctor immediately suspected botulism when the patient reported blurred vision and muscle weakness after eating home-canned beans.
everydayThe doctor immediately suspected botulism when the patient reported blurred vision and muscle weakness after eating home-canned beans.
Strict regulatory standards in the canning industry have significantly reduced the incidence of foodborne botulism.
formalStrict regulatory standards in the canning industry have significantly reduced the incidence of foodborne botulism.
I'm always a bit paranoid about botulism, so I throw away any cans that look even slightly dented.
informalI'm always a bit paranoid about botulism, so I throw away any cans that look even slightly dented.
The neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is considered one of the most lethal substances known to science.
academicThe neurotoxin produced by Clostridium botulinum is considered one of the most lethal substances known to science.
Our quality control team must ensure that the sterilization process eliminates any risk of botulism contamination in the new product line.
businessOur quality control team must ensure that the sterilization process eliminates any risk of botulism contamination in the new product line.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
symptoms of botulism
symptoms of botulism
case of botulism
case of botulism
risk of botulism
risk of botulism
Frequentemente confundido com
Botox is the brand name for a cosmetic/medical injection using a diluted form of the toxin, whereas botulism is the actual disease.
Salmonella is a common bacterial infection causing digestive upset, while botulism is a rare neurotoxic illness.
Notas de uso
Botulism is an uncountable noun. It is almost always used in medical, health safety, or culinary contexts involving food preservation.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'bottle-ism': you get it from things preserved in a bottle or jar that wasn't sealed correctly.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'botulus' meaning 'sausage', because the illness was first identified in connection with poorly prepared sausages.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
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 rápido
The public health department issued a warning after a rare case of ______ was linked to fermented fish.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: botulism
Vocabulário relacionado
Palavras relacionadas
bolster
C1To support, strengthen, or provide additional evidence for something, making it more effective or resilient. In an academic or professional context, it often refers to reinforcing an argument, a theory, or a financial position.
bonanza
C1A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.
botch
C1A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.
bout
C1A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.
brazen
C1Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.
bristle
C1A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.
brochure
C1A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.
browse
C1In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.
abundance
B2A very large quantity of something that is more than enough. It describes the state of having plenty or a surplus of resources, qualities, or objects.
bumper
C1To provide a protective buffer or cushion to an object or system to absorb impact or mitigate the effects of a shock. In a metaphorical sense, it refers to implementing measures that safeguard a process or entity against external volatility or negative pressures.
Comentários (0)
Faça Login para ComentarComece a aprender idiomas gratuitamente
Comece Grátis