Word: Botox
Part of speech: Proper noun
Syllables: bo
tox
Definition: Proper noun~ A 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: botulin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An extremely potent nerve toxin produced by the anaerobic bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Ingesting botulin results in the serious medical condition of botulism.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: botulus
Language: la
Decoded: botulus
Meaning: sausage
Affix: toxi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: poison
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an antibiotic