Botox

American  

[boh-toks] / ˈboʊ tɒks /

Trademark.

1. 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.

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Botox British  

/ ˈbəʊtɒks /

noun

1. 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

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

"It used to be that if you got Botox, you would not tell anybody you got them but now people are like 'let's get a coffee and Botox,'" Kutcher reflected.

From BBC

She’s had clients come after jaw surgery who get treatments twice a week for months, others dealing with bad filler or Botox who needed intensive work to break down adhesions.

From Los Angeles Times

Teenagers as young as 15 are seeking help after receiving botched Botox treatment and fillers, a charity has said.

From BBC