botulinum是什么意思

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1. The botulinum toxin is one of the most potent neurotoxins known to man.
2. She decided to get a botulinum injection to smooth out her forehead wrinkles.

A toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes a severe form of food poisoning called botulism. It can also be used in cosmetic procedures to temporarily reduce wrinkles and fine lines.