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BOTOX

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

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

Synonyms:

Botox; botulinum toxin A

Classified under:

Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("Botox" is a kind of...):

botulinum toxin (any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis)

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 Context examples: 

Botox is a drug made from a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

(Botox, NIH)

If you do Botox or have a face-lift, do so in April—as far from Venus retrograde as possible. (When you plan an action, you must never come too close to the start of a planet about to retrograde.) April will be the time to have first dates or, if you are attached, to have fun with your partner.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

The time from December 19 to January 3 will be a great time to buy new clothes and find ways to refresh your appearance, for Venus will see to it that you find beautiful wardrobe options and will enjoy the results of experts you hire (hairstylist, esthetician, barber, Botox doctor, and so forth).

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)