Botox
Meanings
name
- 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
- To inject Botox.
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Botox.
verb
- Alternative letter-case form of Botox.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Blend of botulinum + toxin.
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