botox/ˈboʊtɑks/EtymologyBlend of botulinum + toxin.nameA toxic compound (generic name botulinum toxin type A) produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that causes the paralysis of muscles, used in cosmetic surgery to conceal wrinkles and for muscle spasm relief and headache prevention.“Eric Andre: You look phenomenal. What's your secret? Asa Akira: Botox. Eric Andre: Really? Asa Akira: Yeah. And I'm starving.”verbTo inject Botox.“The heavily Botoxed, stylishly black-clad, elegantly blinged women who organized this evening may not want to imitate Bette's style, but they certainly love her sass.”