Definition of botulinum toxin
:a neurotoxin formed by botulinum that causes botulism and that is injected in a purified form for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes (as to treat blepharospasm and reduce wrinkles)
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First Known Use of botulinum toxin
1923
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botulinum toxin
noun
variants:
also
botulinus toxin
medical Definition of botulinum toxin
:a very powerful neurotoxin that causes botulism and is produced by the botulinum bacterium (Clostridium botulinum);
also
:botulinum toxin type a
Note:
Botulinum toxin acts primarily on the parasympathetic nervous system.
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