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
"After her consultation with the dermatologist, she decided to get botox injections to relax her forehead muscles and reduce her chronic tension headaches."
Alternative letter-case form of Botox
"I noticed that the product packaging lists both Botox and botox as alternative letter-case forms for the same brand name."
To inject Botox.
"The patient asked if she could schedule her botox appointment for next Tuesday instead of Monday."
Alternative letter-case form of Botox
A toxic compound, (generic name botulinum toxin type A), produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles, used in cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles and for muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.
"After her consultation with the dermatologist, she decided to get Botox injections to smooth out her forehead lines before the wedding."