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What is the definition or description of: tetanus toxoid?
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Tetanus shot: Part of the modem tetanus nah it which includes 3 components. Tetanus toxoid is the name for the component of the vaccine that leads to immunity to tetanus when injected into the arm.
Answered 9/28/2016
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TETANUS TOXOID: Tetanus toxoid is a vaccine produced by inactivating the exotoxin secreted by the tetanus bacterium, losing its toxicity but retaining its ability to combine with or stimulate the production of an antitoxin, when injected into the human body. This antitoxin can kill any live tetanus bacteria that enters the body preventing the disease called tetanus. This process is called immunization.
Answered 12/9/2013
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