Botox Definition

bōtŏks
pronoun

A toxic compound, (generic name botulinum toxin type A), produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles, used in cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles and for muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.

Wiktionary
noun
Alternative capitalization of Botox.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • botulinum toxin A
other
A trademark for a preparation of botulinum toxin, used to treat blepharospasms, strabismus, and muscle dystonias and to smooth facial wrinkles.
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