botulinus toxin

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botulinus toxin - potent bacterial toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum that causes botulism; can be used as a bioweapon

botulin, botulismotoxin

bioarm, biological weapon, bioweapon - any weapon usable in biological warfare; "they feared use of the smallpox virus as a bioweapon"

bacterial toxin - any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells

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bacterial toxin
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botulismotoxin

Comparison of phenol block and botulinus toxin type A in the treatment of spastic foot after stroke: a randomized, double-blind trial.

Pharmacologic management of spasticity following stroke by Gallichio, Joann E. / Physical Therapy

Comparison of phenol block and botulinus toxin type A in the treatment of spastic foot after stroke: a randomized, double-blind trial.

Evidence in practice by Powers, Christopher M. / Physical Therapy

This randomized, double-blind study compared the short-term effects (at 2, 4, 8, and 12 weeks) of phenol and botulinus toxin type A (BOTOX-A) injections on plantar-flexor spasticity in a small sample of 20 subjects.

Comparison of Phenol Block and Botulinus Toxin Type A in the ... by Powell, Renate / Physical Therapy

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