BOTULINUM TOXIN
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Botulinum Toxin.
Botulinum Toxin - as a noun
Any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis
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Example Sentences
"The injection of botulinum toxin into the muscles can temporarily paralyze them."
"Ingestion of food contaminated with botulinum toxin can lead to botulism."
"Medical professionals must undergo specialized training to administer botulinum toxin injections."
"The botulinum toxin blocks nerve signals that cause excessive sweating."
"Researchers are investigating the potential therapeutic uses of botulinum toxin in various medical conditions."
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- botuliform
- botulin
- botulinal
- botulins
- botulinum
- Botulinum Toxin
- botulinums
- botulinus
- botulinuses
- botulism
- botulismotoxin
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