toxoid
14 points
English
6 letters
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Valid in: North American word list
Definitions
noun
a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough to induce the formation of antibodies and immunity to the specific disease caused by the toxin
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
plural toxoids
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a bacterial toxin that has been weakened until it is no longer toxic but is strong enough
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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