English noun: botulinum toxin A | |||
1. | botulinum toxin A (substance) 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 | ||
Broader (hypernym) | botulinum toxin | ||