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)

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Botox

The study also found that Botox treatments were more widely available in the most deprived communities.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Shares dropped after the skincare group failed to secure approval for its latest antiwrinkle treatment, a potential rival to AbbVie’s Botox.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

Dr Ranj explains when sweating becomes excessive, what can help, and how treatments like Botox may support some people in feeling more comfortable and confident in warmer weather.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

I don’t know how that happened, by the way — I don’t get Botox or anything.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026

"Is that why you wanted Botox gift certificates for Eid?"

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda