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CH 14
CH 14 Vaccines
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Attenuated | referring to the reduced ability of a bacterium or virus to do damage to the exposed individual |
| DNA probe | a known segment of a single-strand DNA that is complementary to a desired DNA sequence of a bacterial species |
| DNA vaccine | a preparation that consists of a DNA plasmid containing the gene for a pathogen |
| Inactivated | referring to a vaccine containing nonreproducing bacterial cells or nonreplicating viruses |
| Polymerase chain reaction | a technique used to replicate a fragment of DNA many times |
| Subunit vaccine | a vaccine that contains parts of microorganisms |
| Toxoid | a preparation of microbial toxin that has been rendered harmless by chemical treatment but that is capable of stimulating antibodies |
| Vaccine | a preparation containing weakened or dead microorganisms or viruses, treated toxins, or parts of microorganisms or viruses to stimulate immune resistance |
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