botulinum toxin a

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botulinum toxin a - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  botulinum toxin A
      n 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 [syn: botulinum toxin A,
           Botox]