antityphoid

adjective

an·​ti·​ty·​phoid ˌan-tē-ˈtī-ˌfȯid How to pronounce antityphoid (audio)
-(ˌ)tī-ˈfȯid,
ˌan-tī-
: used to prevent or treat typhoid fever
an antityphoid vaccine

Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antityphoid was in 1864

Dictionary Entries Near antityphoid

Cite this Entry

“Antityphoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antityphoid. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

antityphoid

adjective
an·​ti·​ty·​phoid -ˈtī-ˌfȯid, -tī-ˈfȯid How to pronounce antityphoid (audio)
: used to prevent or treat typhoid fever
an antityphoid vaccine
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