Botulin Definition

bŏchə-lĭn
noun
The toxin causing botulism.
Webster's New World
Any of several enzymes that are produced by botulinum bacteria and induce the paralysis of botulism by interfering with the ability of neurons to release acetylcholine at nerve-muscle junctures. Botulin is used as an antispasmodic and a treatment for wrinkles by paralyzing facial muscles.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
  • botulismotoxin
  • botulinus toxin

Origin of Botulin

  • Latin botulus sausage (a common source of contamination) –in

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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