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Botulin

Noun:

1. A toxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, used medically to treat various muscular conditions and cosmetically to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

        Sample Sentence: "Botulin injections are commonly used to treat muscle spasms and dystonia."

        Related Products: Medical uses of botulin

2. A form of the neurotoxin botulinum used locally for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

        Sample Sentence: "I heard that botulin can effectively reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the forehead."

        Related Products: Cosmetic use of botulin

Adjective:

1. Relating to the toxin botulin or its medical or cosmetic uses.

        Sample Sentence: "Botulin treatments have become increasingly popular for cosmetic purposes in recent years."

Verb:

1. To administer a botulin injection for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

        Sample Sentence: "The doctor wants to botulin her for medical reasons."