vaccinoid

/vækˈsɪnoʊɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance that is similar to a vaccine but does not contain a live or attenuated pathogen.

“The new treatment was a type of vaccinoid designed to stimulate the immune system without causing the flu.”

Synonyms

  • serum
  • vaccine

Antonyms

  • pathogen
  • toxin