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)
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
botulinum toxin

    Расстановка переносов

    botulinum tox·in

    Синонимы

    botulin

    Произношение

    Этимология

    () Botulinum + toxin
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