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)
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Russia said botulinum toxin type B had been found in the bodies of a number of soldiers. 
Meryl Kornfield, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Botox Can Help Yield More Natural Results While most people associate lip augmentation with filler, Botox (also known as botulinum toxin type A) can also be beneficial. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 My paintbrush application of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers can quickly rejuvenate the entire face and bring you back to a youthful relaxed and replenished countenance. April Long, Town & Country, 31 May 2022 As previously mentioned, Dermatox is a new botulinum toxin that will treat moderate to severe glabellar lines when injected into the face, according to a press release by Aquavit. Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 Some people receive injections of botulinum toxin to help with spasticity symptoms. Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 By blocking, or interrupting, this chemical messenger, botulinum toxin 'turns off' sweating at the area where it has been injected. Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 1 Nov. 2021 In 1990, as the U.S. military planned an operation to expel the invading Iraqi army from Kuwait, officials received a sobering intelligence report: Saddam Hussein was probably in possession of anthrax and botulinum toxin. New York Times, 23 Dec. 2021 In severe cases, botulinum toxin can be injected into the salivary gland. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Dec. 2021 See More
Meryl Kornfield, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2022 Botox Can Help Yield More Natural Results While most people associate lip augmentation with filler, Botox (also known as botulinum toxin type A) can also be beneficial. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2022 My paintbrush application of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid fillers can quickly rejuvenate the entire face and bring you back to a youthful relaxed and replenished countenance. April Long, Town & Country, 31 May 2022 As previously mentioned, Dermatox is a new botulinum toxin that will treat moderate to severe glabellar lines when injected into the face, according to a press release by Aquavit. Allure, 20 Apr. 2022 Some people receive injections of botulinum toxin to help with spasticity symptoms. Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 By blocking, or interrupting, this chemical messenger, botulinum toxin 'turns off' sweating at the area where it has been injected. Cathy Cassata, Health.com, 1 Nov. 2021 In 1990, as the U.S. military planned an operation to expel the invading Iraqi army from Kuwait, officials received a sobering intelligence report: Saddam Hussein was probably in possession of anthrax and botulinum toxin. New York Times, 23 Dec. 2021 In severe cases, botulinum toxin can be injected into the salivary gland. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 3 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
botulinum toxin
noun
variants also botulinus toxin
: a very powerful neurotoxin that causes botulism and is produced by the botulinum bacterium (Clostridium botulinum)
also : botulinum toxin type a
Note: Botulinum toxin acts primarily on the parasympathetic nervous system.