1 Fast, labored breathing: Fluid in the smallest airways (the alveoli) causes pneumonia, an infection due to a virus or bacteria. 2  Pneumonia causes fast, labored breathing, occasionally cyanosis, a persistent cough, and crackly sounds (rales) when listened to with a stethoscope.
Definition of BOTULINUM. : a spore-forming bacterium (Clostridium botulinum) that secretes botulinum toxin.â botÂ·uÂ·liÂ·nal \-ËlÄ«-nÉl\ adjective. a spore-forming bacterium (Clostridium botulinum) that secretes botulinum toxin.
The bacterium Clostridium botulinum produces* protein and neurotoxin, which creates Botulinum toxin. It is extremely toxic and can be lethal to humans if administered incorrectly. It can cause botulism, which is a serious life-threatening illness in humans and animals. It is best known by its trade name BotoxÂ® and is used for cosmetic and medical procedures (typically for reducing* the signs of aging). BotoxÂ® injections are commonly used to reverse* fine lines and wrinkles.