botulinum : Idioms & Phrases
botulinum toxin
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noun any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
WordNet
botulinum toxin a
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noun 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
Botox.
WordNet
clostridium botulinum
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noun anaerobic bacterium producing botulin the toxin that causes botulism
botulinus; botulinum.
