botulinum toxin

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a neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum
any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
toxin that causes the potentially-fatal disease botulism and is found in spoiled food (created by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum - which is used in biological weapons and in very small doses to treat muscular disorders)

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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 smoothe frown lines temporarily
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