Toxoid
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A modified bacterial toxin that has been rendered harmless yet retains the ability to stimulate the body's immune response.
“The tetanus toxoid is used in vaccines to provide long-lasting protection against infection.”
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