botulinum toxin type A
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bot·u·li·num tox·in type A
(boy'yū-lī'nŭm tok'sin tīp)A biological used as an anesthetic and in cosmesis (with sometimes unsettling results).
botulinum toxin type A
A neuromuscular blocking drug used to paralyze muscles, esp. muscles in spasm. It is also used for cosmetic purposes, e.g., by those desirous of maintaining a fixed facial appearance.
See also: toxin