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Botox

bo·tox

UK/ˈbəʊtɒks/ US/ˈboʊtɑks/ uncommon

noun

1.

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 smooth frown lines temporarily

Origin

Blend of botulinum + toxin.

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