NCIt definition : A preparation of formaldehyde-deactivated toxin isolated from the bacterium Clostridium
tetani. Tetanus toxoid is used for booster injection and can stimulate the production
of antitoxin antibodies. This agent may be used as an adjuvant in cancer vaccines.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A substance that is derived from the toxin released by the bacterium that
causes the disease tetanus. It is used as a vaccine to prevent tetanus or to help
boost the immune response to other vaccines.;