Noun: Botox
- 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
- botulinum toxin A
- [informal] Cosmetic treatment using botulinum toxin injections to reduce wrinkles
"She gets Botox every few months to maintain her youthful appearance"
Type of: botulinum toxin
Encyclopedia: Botox