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toxoid
tox·oid [ tók sòyd ] (plural tox·oids)


noun 
Definition:
 
toxin with reduced toxicity: a preparation of an inactive toxin that can stimulate antibody production in the toxin. Use: vaccines.
[Early 20th century. < shortening of toxin]
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