antiserum
[ an-tuh-seer-uh m ]
/ ˈæn təˌsɪər əm /
noun, plural an·ti·se·rums, an·ti·se·ra [an-tuh-seer-uh] /ˈæn təˌsɪər ə/.
a serum containing antibodies, as antitoxins or agglutinins, obtained by inoculation of animals and used for injection into other animals to provide immunity to a specific disease.
Words nearby antiserum
Example sentences from the Web for antisera
Only three antisera were produced against formolized antigens, all others being produced against "native" extracts.
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae |William B. StallcupAll antisera were produced in rabbits (laboratory stock of Oryctolagus cuniculus).
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae |William B. StallcupNumerals represent relative amounts of reaction between antigens and antisera.
Myology and Serology of the Avian Family Fringillidae |William B. Stallcup
British Dictionary definitions for antisera
antiserum
/ (ˌæntɪˈsɪərəm) /
noun plural -rums or -ra (-rə)
blood serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to treat or provide immunity to a disease
Medical definitions for antisera
antiserum
[ ăn′tĭ-sîr′əm ]
n.
A serum containing antibodies that are specific for one or more antigens.
immune serum
Scientific definitions for antisera
antiserum
[ ăn′tĭ-sîr′əm ]
Plural antiserums antisera
Human or animal serum containing one or more antibodies that are specific for one or more antigens and are administered to confer immunity. The antibodies in an antiserum result from previous immunization or exposure to an agent of disease. See also acquired immunity.