Medical Glossary

Botulinum Toxin

Botulinum toxin: A neurotoxic protein that temporarily relaxes muscles by blocking the release of acetylcholine at the nerve–muscle junction; it is used by injection in medicine and aesthetics.

Also known as: Botulinum toxin type A، BoNT-A، سم بوتولینوم، توکسین بوتولینوم نوع A