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Complete Definition of "Botox"

English

Proper noun
en-proper noun
wikipedia|Botulin toxin

  1. A toxic compound, (generic name botulinum toxin type A), produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles.

#: Some off label, non-toxic uses include: cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles, muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.

See also
botulin

de:Botox

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