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botulinum toxin

/ˈbɒtʃʊlɪnəm ˈtɒksɪn/

翻译: 肉毒杆菌毒素,一种由肉毒杆菌产生的神经毒素,可引起肉毒中毒。在受控的医疗剂量下,可用于治疗肌肉痉挛,并通过暂时麻痹肌肉来美容除皱。

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/ˈbɒtʃʊlɪnəm ˈtɒksɪn/C1formalmedical
  • zh肉毒杆菌毒素,一种由肉毒杆菌产生的神经毒素,可引起肉毒中毒。在受控的医疗剂量下,可用于治疗肌肉痉挛,并通过暂时麻痹肌肉来美容除皱。

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.

    zh肉毒杆菌毒素

    • 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.

    zh医疗和美容用途

    • 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.