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antityphoid

adjective an·ti·ty·phoid \ ˌan-tē-ˈtī-ˌfȯid , -(ˌ)tī-ˈfȯid , ˌan-tī- \

Definition of antityphoid

: used to prevent or treat typhoid fever
  • an antityphoid vaccine

First Known Use of antityphoid

1864

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antityphoid

adjective an·ti·ty·phoid \ -ˈtī-ˌfȯid, -tī-ˈfȯid \

medical Definition of antityphoid

: used to prevent or treat typhoid fever
  • an antityphoid vaccine

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