Botox

American

[boh-toks] / ˈboʊ tɒks /

Trademark.

a purified form of botulinum, a neurotoxin causing botulism, injected in minute amounts especially to treat muscle spasms and relax facial muscles in order to reduce wrinkles.

Botox British

/ ˈbəʊtɒks /

noun

a preparation of botulinum toxin used to treat muscle spasm and to remove wrinkles

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Etymology

Origin of Botox

First recorded in 1980–85; blend of bo(tulinus) or bo(tulin) and tox(in)

Example Sentences

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“This is a real recognition that women to date really have been underserved by the current available drugs,” said Gil, Pelage’s CEO and a former executive at Allergan, the company behind Botox.

From MarketWatch

Lower-risk procedures such as Botox and lip fillers will fall under council licensing schemes.

From BBC

Both Botox and Botox Cosmetic were selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for a third round of price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.

From Barron's

With the exception of therapeutic Botox, “most of the products selected were already forecast to see modest growth to more meaningful declines,” according to a note by Cantor Fitzgerald analysts.

From MarketWatch

Rather than just being thin and being young and getting Botox, this is about being well, and then it’s so interesting.

From Los Angeles Times

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