Toxoid: A toxoid is a toxic substance originating from a bacterium which has been treated with heat and formalin and has thus lost its toxic potency. However, it has retained its antigen properties and its injection into the body enables it to defend itself against the corresponding toxin.
The body is said to “immunize” itself against the toxic substance.
Toxoids are used for the manufacture of vaccines (tetanus, diphtheria)....
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