Bacterial toxin and Toxoid

Bacterial toxin

Bacterial toxin noun - Any endotoxin or exotoxin formed in or elaborated by bacterial cells.
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Toxoid and bacterial toxin are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Toxoid" with "Bacterial toxin", this terms are similar.

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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Bacterial toxin and toxoid are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bacterial toxin" instead a noun "Toxoid".

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