endotoxoid

/ˌɛndəʊˈtɒksɔɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A toxin that is produced inside bacteria and, when injected into an animal, produces an immune response

“The laboratory used endotoxoids to test the animals’ immune systems.”

Synonyms

  • antigen
  • toxin

Antonyms

  • beneficial compound
  • harmless substance