botulinum toxin

/ˌbɑtʃəˈlɪnəm ˌtɑks(ə)n/

Definitions of botulinum toxin

1. noun

   any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
   types:

   Botox, botulinum toxin A

   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

   type of:

   neurolysin, neurotoxin

   any toxin that affects neural tissues