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botulinum

American  
[bah-chuh-lahy-nuhm] / ˌbɑ tʃəˈlaɪ nəm /

noun

  1. a soil bacterium that secretes botulin.


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In Glasgow, officers later recovered thousands of pounds worth of dermal fillers, needles and botulinum toxin products during a raid linked to the aesthetics trade.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

The New York company said in a statement that so far its product had not tested positive for the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026

In November 2025, all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products were recalled for possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that causes botulism, an extremely deadly illness.

From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2026

According to market analysts Precision Business Insights, the UK botulinum toxin market was worth about £115m in 2024 and is forecast to reach nearly £295m by 2031.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025

But if a wrinkle isn't yet there, then how does having botulinum toxin injected into your face impede the ageing process?

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2025

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