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Botulinum
Translation of "botulinum" into Russian
Definitions
botulinum
Noun
UK
/ˌbɒtʃʊˈlaɪ.nəm/
US
/ˌbɑːtʃəˈlaɪ.nəm/
A highly potent toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious illness that affects the nervous system.
The presence of botulinum in improperly canned foods can lead to severe food poisoning.
Short for Clostridium botulinum, a Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium that produces botulinum toxin.
Samples of soil were tested for botulinum to identify sources of contamination.
botulinum
Adjective
UK
/ˌbɒtʃʊˈlaɪ.nəm/
US
/ˌbɑːtʃəˈlaɪ.nəm/
Relating to or derived from the botulinum toxin or the bacterium that produces it.
The patient was treated with a botulinum injection to reduce muscle spasticity.
Idioms and phrases
botulinum contamination
Improper food preservation can lead to botulinum contamination.
заражение ботулином
Неправильное сохранение продуктов может привести к заражению ботулином.