noun
- a toxin that has been treated to reduce its toxicity while retaining its ability to stimulate antibody production, used in vaccines
Usage: medical; immunology
Examples
- The tetanus vaccine contains a tetanus toxoid that helps the body build immunity.
- Diphtheria toxoid is a key component of the DPT vaccine.
- The laboratory prepared a toxoid from the bacterial toxin for vaccine development.
- Children receive toxoid vaccines to protect against dangerous diseases.
- The toxoid retained its immunogenic properties after chemical treatment.
- Researchers modified the toxin to create a safe toxoid for immunization.