A toxoid is a bacterial toxin (usually an exotoxin) whose toxicity has been inactivated or suppressed either by chemical (formalin) or heat treatment, while other properties, typically immunogenicity, are maintained. Thus, when used during vaccination, an immune response is mounted and immunological memory is formed against the molecular markers o... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoid
bacterial poison (toxin) that is no longer active but retains the property of combining with or stimulating the formation of antibodies. In many ... [3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/67
<pharmacology> Nontoxic derivative of a bacterial exotoxin produced by formaldehyde or other chemical treatment: useful as a vaccine because it retains most antigenic properties of the toxin. ... (12 Jan 1998) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(tok´soid) a toxin treated by heat or chemical agent to destroy its deleterious properties without destroying its ability to combine with or stimulate the formation of antitoxin. diphtheria toxoid a sterile preparation of formaldehyde-treated products of the growth of Corynebacteriu... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
A nontoxic derivative of a toxin used as an immunogen for the induction of antibodies capable of cross-reacting with the toxin.
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Non-toxic derivative of a bacterial exotoxin produced by formaldehyde or other chemical treatment: useful as a vaccine because it retains most antigenic properties of the toxin.
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Tox'oid noun [ Tox in + - oid .] (Physiol. Chem.) An altered form of a toxin, possessing little or no toxic power. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/T/78
Type: Term Pronunciation: tok′soyd Definitions: 1. A toxin that has been treated (commonly with formaldehyde) so as to destroy its toxic property but retain its antigenicity, its capability of stimulating the production of antitoxin antibodies and thus of producing an active immunity. Synonyms: anatoxin See: For specific toxoids, see entries ... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=92786