Anatoxins

/ænəˈtɑːksɪnz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of anatoxin; multiple chemically altered toxins used in vaccine development and immunological research.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'anatoxin,' following English pluralization rules by adding '-s' to the singular form.

Kelly Says

Different anatoxins target different diseases—the diphtheria anatoxin looks completely different from the tetanus anatoxin under a microscope, yet both trigger powerful immune memories that can protect you for decades.

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