anatoxin (n)
toxoid (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def 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
examples diphtheria toxoid
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Hypernym bacterial toxin; antigen
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Hyponym bacterial toxin; antigen

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