botulinum toxin
noun
: a neurotoxin formed by botulinum that causes botulism and that is injected in a purified form for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes (as to treat blepharospasm and reduce wrinkles)
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Botox is derived from botulinum toxin type A, a toxin that’s produced from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2025
With the Botox approach, small amounts of botulinum toxin are injected into the voice box muscles to stop the spasms.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Products like dips can be particularly risky for botulinum toxin contamination if they are not processed properly, as Clostridium botulinum thrives in low-acid, low-oxygen environments.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The botulinum toxin blocks the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions, leading to muscle paralysis.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2025
With the Botox approach, small amounts of botulinum toxin are injected into the voice box muscles to stop the spasms.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
Products like dips can be particularly risky for botulinum toxin contamination if they are not processed properly, as Clostridium botulinum thrives in low-acid, low-oxygen environments.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
The botulinum toxin blocks the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for muscle contractions, leading to muscle paralysis.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Botulinum toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botulinum%20toxin. Accessed 18 Feb. 2025.
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