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 a brand name for a medication that contains botulinum toxin type A, a substance that temporarily relaxes muscles.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
As Allure previously reported, this type of injectable (also known as botulinum toxin type A) works to smooth wrinkles by temporarily preventing the nerves in facial muscles to flex.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 16 May 2025
Surgical treatments can be an option for patients who fail botulinum toxin treatment, though surgeries come with risks and can be variably effective.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
The report includes risk factors such as potential delays in regulatory approvals, competition from existing botulinum toxin products, and reliance on third-party manufacturers.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025
As Allure previously reported, this type of injectable (also known as botulinum toxin type A) works to smooth wrinkles by temporarily preventing the nerves in facial muscles to flex.
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 16 May 2025
Surgical treatments can be an option for patients who fail botulinum toxin treatment, though surgeries come with risks and can be variably effective.
—Indu Subramanian, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
The report includes risk factors such as potential delays in regulatory approvals, competition from existing botulinum toxin products, and reliance on third-party manufacturers.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Botulinum toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botulinum%20toxin. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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