Meaning Of The Word Toxoid

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toxoid in American English
a toxin that has been treated, as with chemicals or heat, so as to eliminate the toxic qualities while retaining the antigenic properties
noun: a toxin rendered nontoxic by treatment with chemical agents or by physical means and used for administration into the body in order to produce specific immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies

toxoid in British English
noun: a toxin that has been treated to reduce its toxicity and is used in immunization to stimulate production of antitoxins

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