botulinum
英 [ˌbɑtʃə'lɑɪnəm]
美 [ˌbɑtʃə'lɑɪnəm]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.[微]肉毒(杆)菌
网络释义
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.
例证
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.