Botulism - Glossary

Glossary

Spores: Inactive heat-resistant forms of bacteria

Latrogenic: Unintended and unwanted result of treatment

Strabismus: Squint or the failure of maintaining proper alignment of the two eyes

Blepharospasm: Uncontrolled blinking or involuntary closing of eyelids

Hypotension: Low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure