botulinum toxin
Botulinum toxin is a protein that is very toxic to humans.
It is produced by bacteria that are common in nature and can cause the deadly disease botulism.
Despite its toxicity, botulinum toxin has several medical and cosmetic uses and is the active ingredient in Botox, which is injected in small amounts into the skin to reduce wrinkles.
In medicine, it is used to treat some kinds of muscle spasms.
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- paralysisLoss of muscle function
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