Toxoid

Word TOXOID
Character 6
Hyphenation tox oid
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Toxoid"

What do we mean by toxoid?

A substance that has been treated to destroy its toxic properties but retains the capacity to stimulate production of antitoxins, used in immunization. noun

A toxin which has lost its toxophoric group, but has retained the haptophoric group, so t. at it can still unite with the corresponding antitoxin. Such bodies result from the toxins by heat and age. They can be utilized in immunization, as though the toxophoric group were present. noun

An altered form of a toxin, possessing little or no toxic power. noun

A toxin that has had its toxic properties removed, but retains its ability to generate an immune response noun

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 noun

A toxin that has had its toxic properties removed, but retains its ability to generate an immune response.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Toxoid

  • Synonyms for toxoid
  • Toxoid synonyms not found!!!
  • Antonyms for toxoid
  • Toxoid antonyms not found!

The word "toxoid" in example sentences

Several vaccines are made by taking toxins and inactivating them with a chemical (the toxin, once inactivated, is called a toxoid). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Purify a toxin produced by the bacteria (toxoid vaccine), e.g., diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis ❋ Unknown (2010)

Once injected, the toxoid causes an immune response to the toxin, but, unlike the toxin, doesn't cause disease. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Once injected, the toxoid elicits an immune response against the toxin, but, unlike the toxin, doesn't cause disease. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Extra info: Diphtheria toxoid vaccine should be taken every 10 years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The new vaccine drug was composed of tetanus toxoid and a lower concentration of diphtheria toxoid, as opposed to diphtheria found in the TD. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Secondly, almost as an aside to his study of the staphylococcal toxin, Burnet made observations of the antibody response of rabbits to injections of the toxoid. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Pregnant women were also given tetanus toxoid to prevent neonatal tetanus in their soon to be born babies. ❋ Unknown (1997)

She needs a tetanus toxoid vaccination immediately. ❋ Unknown (1997)

If possible, give her a tetanus toxoid vaccination. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Tetanus immunization is often given to children as part of a combined immunization called DPT and the three DPT immunizations are equal to the first 2 tetanus toxoid immunizations. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Tetanus toxoid is an immunization given to prevent a tetanus infection. ❋ Unknown (1997)

Other medicines that may work for bladder infection: amoxicillin, ampicillin, co-trimoxazole tetanus toxoid (Tetavax) ❋ Unknown (1997)

However, even in countries with high national levels of protection by tetanus toxoid or clean deliveries, wide disparities exist in rural and urban areas. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Targeting women of childbearing age for tetanus toxoid immunization in these districts is cost-effective. ❋ Unknown (1996)

Continued efforts are needed in all countries to strive for higher routine coverage with tetanus toxoid and to ensure clean birth techniques. ❋ Unknown (1996)

It can be prevented if the mother receives tetanus toxoid immunisation during pregnancy. ❋ Unknown (1995)

Antitetanic toxoid is the vaccine the most resistant to heat ❋ Unknown (1993)

- Adsorbed vaccine (diphtheric and tetanic toxoid and killed bacterial vaccine against pertussis), ampoule with ready to use solution. ❋ Unknown (1993)

- Adsorbed tetanic toxoid, monovalent, vial with ready to use solution. ❋ Unknown (1993)

Cross Reference for Toxoid

  • Toxoid cross reference not found!

What does toxoid mean?

Best Free Book Reviews
Best IOS App Reviews