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voluntarism (iou) and diphtheria toxoid (medicine)


voluntarism (iou)



voluntarism noun. M19.
[Irreg. from VOLUNTARY adjective + -ISM. Cf. VOLUNTARYISM.]
Chiefly Hist. The principle that the Church or schools should be independent of the State and supported by voluntary contributions. M19.
Philosophy. A theory or doctrine which regards will as the fundamental principle or dominant factor in the individual or in the universe. L19.
The principle of relying on voluntary action or participation rather than compulsion, esp. as regards the involvement of voluntary organizations in social welfare. M20.

diphtheria toxoid (medicine)


diphtheria toxoid


The formaldehyde-inactivated toxin of corynebacterium diphtheriae. It is generally used in mixtures with tetanus toxoid and pertussis vaccine (dtp) or with tetanus toxoid alone (dt for paediatric use and td, which contains 5- to 10-fold less diphtheria toxoid, for Other use). Diphtheria toxoid is used for the prevention of diphtheria; diphtheria antitoxin is for treatment.