ANATOXIN
\ˈanɐtˌɒksɪn], \ˈanɐtˌɒksɪn], \ˈa_n_ɐ_t_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
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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"
By Princeton University
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