botulinum toxin a

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 114612066)
    is a type of: botulinum toxin - any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
    same as: botox

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