Botox

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A toxic compound (generic name botulinum toxin type A) produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles, used in cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles and for muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.
verb
  1. To inject Botox.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Botox.
verb
  1. Alternative letter-case form of Botox.

Pronunciation

/ˈboʊtɑks/ /ˈbəʊtɒks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Botox.wav

Word forms

Botox Botoxes Botoxing Botoxed

Etymology

Blend of botulinum + toxin.

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