NOMBRE | substance | toxina botulínica, botulina | any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum |
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Sentido | Any of several neurotoxins that are produced by the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium botulinum; causes muscle paralysis. | |
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Sinónimo | botulina | |
Específico | botox, Botox | A neurotoxin (trade name Botox) that is used clinically in small quantities to treat strabismus and facial spasms and other neurological disorders characterized by abnormal muscle contractions |
General | neurotoxina | Any toxin that affects neural tissues |
Inglés | botulinum toxin | |
Catalán | toxina botulínica |
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