Toxoid has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
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
"diphtheria toxoid"
2
A toxin that has had its toxic properties removed, but retains its ability to generate an immune response.
Broader Terms (hypernyms)