botulinus

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A form of botulinum — An anaerobic soil bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, that secretes the toxinbotulin.

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botulinumClostridium botulinum
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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of botulinum.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounanaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism

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botulinumClostridium botulinum
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Chicago

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