Category: T

The anticipation, identification, and planning for the likely effects of a local outbreak of disease or public health emergency.  

Identification of the source of an outbreak of disease or of a public health emergency.  

Any of several chemicals synthesized in the body and similar in structure and function to the biogenic amines. Examples include phenylethylamine and tryptamine. Trace amines alter impulse propagation in the brain and influence mood and behavior.  

The network of osseous tissue that makes up spongy (cancellous) bone.  

Any of the thick muscular tissue bands attached to the inner walls of the ventricles of the heart.  

An antigen obtained from mouse peritoneal fluid infected with Toxoplasma gondii.  

A protein derivative produced by action of a toxin on peptones.  

A compound of lecithin with a toxin such as certain snake venoms.  

That which is destructive to toxins. A substance that can neutralize or eliminate toxins.  

An infrequently used mixture of a toxin and an antibody that blocks its effects. It was formerly used in some vaccine formulations. A blend where the toxin is largely counteracted by the corresponding antitoxin.