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Botox

noun

  1. proprietary preparation of botulinum toxin
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊtɑks/ / /ˈbəʊtɒks/

name

Etymology: Blend of botulinum + toxin.

  1. 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.

    “Eric Andre: You look phenomenal. What's your secret? Asa Akira: Botox. Eric Andre: Really? Asa Akira: Yeah. And I'm starving.”

noun

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Botox.

    “Meanwhile, a survey has found one in 25 Australians would rather spend their money on botox and liposuction than private school fees.”

verb

  1. Alternative letter-case form of Botox.