noun
- a substance that counteracts or neutralizes a toxin or poison
- an antibody produced by the body to neutralize a specific toxin
Usage: medical; biological
Usage: immunology
Examples
- The doctor administered an antitoxin to counteract the snake bite.
- Researchers developed an antitoxin for the bacterial infection.
- The patient’s body produced antitoxins to fight the disease.
- Antitoxin therapy can be effective against certain poisonings.
- The laboratory tested the antitoxin’s effectiveness against the venom.
- Medical teams keep antitoxins on hand for emergency treatments.