botulinum toxin a

Noun botulinum toxin a has 1 sense

• botulinum toxin a(n = noun.substance) 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;
is a kind of botulinum toxin