DIPHTHERIA TOXOID
\dɪfθˈi͡əɹɪə tˈɒksɔ͡ɪd], \dɪfθˈiəɹɪə tˈɒksɔɪd], \d_ɪ_f_θ_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__ə t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɔɪ_d]\
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The formaldehyde-inactivated toxin of Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is generally used in mixtures with TETANUS TOXOID and PERTUSSIS VACCINE; (DTP); or with tetanus toxoid alone (DT for pediatric use and Td, which contains 5- to 10-fold less diphtheria toxoid, for other use). Diphtheria toxoid is used for the prevention of diphtheria; DIPHTHERIA ANTITOXIN is for treatment. (From Dorland, 28th ed)
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