Anatoxin and Toxoid

Anatoxin

Anatoxin 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.
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Synonyms for Anatoxin

Toxoid is a synonym for anatoxin. In some cases you can use "Toxoid" instead a noun "Anatoxin".

Toxoid

Toxoid 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.
Usage example: diphtheria toxoid
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Synonyms for Toxoid

Anatoxin is a synonym for toxoid. You can use "Anatoxin" instead a noun "Toxoid".
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