toxoid

• Ein bakterielles Toxin, das so behandelt wurde, dass es seine Giftigkeit verliert, aber noch die Fähigkeit besitzt, die Bildung von Antikörpern anzuregen und dadurch Immunität gegen die betreffende Krankheit zu vermitteln.

A bacterial toxin that has been treated to destroy its toxicity while retaining its ability to stimulate the production of antibodies, thereby providing immunity against the specific disease caused by the original toxin.

1. Weakened bacterial toxinC1formalmedical

   A bacterial toxin that has been treated to destroy its toxicity while retaining its ability to stimulate the production of antibodies, providing immunity against the specific disease.

   Abgeschwächtes bakterielles Toxin

   • The tetanus toxoid is a standard component of many vaccines.
   • Diphtheria toxoid is used to immunize children against the disease.
   • Scientists developed a toxoid to trigger an immune response without causing illness.

   Synonymeanatoxin