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BotoxTrademark for botulinum toxin type A, a drug produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It contains the same toxin that causes severe food poisoning (botulism). When locally injected, Botox blocks the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, interfering with the ability of the muscle to contract. It is used to treat severe muscle spasm or severe, uncontrollable sweating. Botox can also be used for cosmetic purposes to treat facial wrinkles. Botox ™ a preparation of botulinum toxin used to treat muscle spasm and to remove wrinkles How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But most of the public knows him as "America's dentist" from his three seasons of improving the smiles of "Extreme Makeover" participants after they had been lipoed, augmented and Botoxed. ; and healthy dollops of over-the-top humor (a grotesquely botoxed Courtney Love intoning a serious monologue as Caligula). Most don't plan on getting Botoxed along with buying bath towels. |
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