Description

Toxoids are inactivated toxins that have lost their harmful properties but still elicit an immune response. They are commonly used in vaccines to provide immunity against certain bacterial diseases.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'toxina inactivada' or 'vacuna de toxoide', but it is important to use 'toxoide' in formal contexts. Be aware of the clinical setting, as this term is often used in discussions about vaccination and immunization.

Example Sentences

EN: The vaccine contains toxoids to protect against diphtheria and tetanus.

ES: La vacuna contiene toxoides para proteger contra la difteria y el tétanos.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'toxoide' with 'toxina'; misinterpreting 'toxoid' as a general toxin; mixing up toxoids with live attenuated vaccines.