botulinum toxin A (n)
Botox (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def 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
def is also used by cosmetic surgeons to smooth frown lines temporarily
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Hypernym botulinum toxin
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Hyponym botulinum toxin

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