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
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botox::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | botulinum toxin a |
| Type of | botulinum toxin |
Examples of botox
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Into his cloning device, Hugh puts thongs, botox, implants, and too much bleach.
From the hecklerspray.com
There are more extreme treatments involving cutting nerves and botox injections.
From the guardian.co.uk
Botox is derived from the same bacteria that cause the food poisoning botulism.
From the tennessean.com
Botox shots have been very successful at treating severe sweating, Williams said.
From the timesunion.com
When you think about botox, eye lifts and laser treatments do women come to mind?
From the orlandosentinel.com
When you inject your face with filler and botox it doesn't make you look younger.
From the guardian.co.uk
Botox temporarily paralyzes these muscles, giving the face a smoother appearance.
From the timesunion.com
Botox injections, as you may have heard, are the biggest thing since nose jobs.
From the time.com
Kylie has been plagued with rumours she's a big fan of the botox needle for years.
From the metro.co.uk
- Botulinum toxin A: 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
- Botulinum toxin is a protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, and is known to be extremely neurotoxic. ...
- Botox is a Finnish play. It was written by Veijo Baltzarin and produced in 2009.
- Trade name for botulinum toxin. Used in tiny amounts, it can temporarily paralyze a muscle and reduce or eliminate wrinkles or frown lines without harm.
- A substance derived from botulinum toxin that works by preventing nerve impulses from reaching the muscle, causing the muscle to relax.
- Botulinum toxin type A (Botox) is FDA approved for the treatment of severe underarm sweating, a condition called primary axillary hyperhidrosis. Small doses of purified botulinum toxin injected into the underarm temporarily block the nerves that stimulate sweating. ...
- A purified form of the botulinum toxin that, when injected, can partially paralyze muscles. Usually used in tightening wrinkled skin , it also is being being tried as a temporary TN pain-relief measure. It is used for treatment of hemifacial spasm.
- A protein toxin produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria, onced used for cosemtic purposes to minimize wrinkles administered by small injections. Now it is being used to treat muscle spasticity in the arms and legs of MS patients.
- A substance derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum; used to temporarily paralyze muscles and treat cross-eyed condition, muscle spasm, excessive sweating, and migraine headaches
