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botulinum toxin

/ˈbɒtʃʊlɪnəm ˈtɒksɪn/

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/ˈbɒtʃʊlɪnəm ˈtɒksɪn/C1formalmedical
  • ruНейротоксический белок, вырабатываемый бактерией Clostridium botulinum, вызывающий ботулизм. В контролируемых медицинских дозах используется терапевтически для лечения мышечных спазмов и косметически для уменьшения морщин путем временного паралича мышц.

A neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism. In controlled medical doses, it is used therapeutically to treat muscle spasms and cosmetically to reduce wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles.

  1. Bacterial neurotoxinC1formal

    A powerful neurotoxic protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which causes botulism.

    ruБактериальный нейротоксин

    • Botulinum toxin is one of the most lethal substances known to science.
    • Ingestion of contaminated food can lead to botulinum toxin poisoning.
    • The toxin blocks nerve signals, causing muscle paralysis.
  2. Medical and cosmetic useB2formal

    Purified and diluted botulinum toxin used in small doses for therapeutic and cosmetic treatments.

    ruМедицинское и косметическое применение

    • Botulinum toxin injections are commonly used to reduce facial wrinkles.
    • Doctors use botulinum toxin to treat chronic migraines and muscle spasms.
    • The cosmetic procedure involves injecting botulinum toxin into specific muscles.