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Botulinum toxin

Botulinum toxin - A potentially lethal toxin produced by the bacterium CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM (see botulism).

In tiny doses, botulinum toxin is used as a drug to control muscle spasms in some disorders (see blepharospasm; facial spasm). It is also sometimes injected into facial muscles to reduce visible wrinkles temporarily.

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