botulinum toxin A

/ˌbɑtʃəˈlɪn(ə)m ˌtɑksən eɪ/
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Definitions of botulinum toxin A
  1. noun
    a neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions; is also used by cosmetic surgeons to smooth frown lines temporarily
    synonyms: Botox
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    botulinum toxin
    any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
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