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

Botulinum toxin - commonly known by the brand name Botox - is more widely known for its use as a cosmetic treatment which works by blocking signals from the nerves that control the facial muscles.

From BBC

When Americans are out shopping these days, they are more likely to be buying Botox or boxing lessons than shoes or shampoo.

From The Wall Street Journal

Facing a $100 million revenue gap after federal budget cuts, one California affiliate of the organization is looking beyond reproductive health to attract a new clientele, offering IV hydration and Botox.

From The Wall Street Journal

The aesthetics program director told Adeli to smile big before pressing a needle of Botox into the skin around her outer eye.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is a real recognition that women to date really have been underserved by the current available drugs,” said Gil, Pelage’s CEO and a former executive at Allergan, the company behind Botox.

From MarketWatch