botulinum toxin

Noun
  1. Any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum;
    Causes muscle paralysis (synset 114611868)
    is a type of: neurolysin, neurotoxin - any toxin that affects neural tissues
    subtypes: 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

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