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Definition of Clostridium botulinum
1. Noun. Anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism.
Exact synonyms: Botulinum, Botulinus
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Genus Clostridium
Generic synonyms: Eubacteria, Eubacterium, True Bacteria
Group relationships: Genus Clostridium
Medical Definition of Clostridium botulinum
1. The aetiologic agent of botulism in man, wild ducks, and other waterfowl. It is also responsible for certain forms of forage poisoning in horses and cattle. The bacterium produces a powerful exotoxin that is resistant to proteolytic digestion. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clostridium Botulinum
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