antitoxin

[ an-ti-tok-sin, an-tee- ]
/ ˌæn tɪˈtɒk sɪn, ˌæn ti- /
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noun

a substance, formed in the body, that counteracts a specific toxin.
the antibody formed in immunization with a given toxin, used in treating certain infectious diseases or in immunizing against them.

Origin of antitoxin

First recorded in 1890–95; anti- + toxin

Words nearby antitoxin

antithetical, antithrombin, antithrombotic, antitorque rotor, antitoxic, antitoxin, antitoxin unit, antitrade, antitrades, antitragus, antitranspirant

Words related to antitoxin

antibiotic, medicine, antiseptic, antiserum, vaccine, antibody, serum, preventive, antivenin, counteractant, counteragent, neutralizer

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British Dictionary definitions for antitoxin

antitoxin
/ (ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn) /

noun

an antibody that neutralizes a toxin
blood serum that contains a specific antibody

Derived forms of antitoxin

antitoxic, adjective

Medical definitions for antitoxin

antitoxin
[ ăn′tē-tŏk′sĭn ]

n.

An antibody formed in response to and capable of neutralizing a specific biological toxin.
Serum containing antitoxins that is used to prevent or treat diseases caused by biological toxins, such as tetanus and diphtheria.

Scientific definitions for antitoxin

antitoxin
[ ăn′tē-tŏk′sĭn, ăn′tī- ]

An antibody formed in response to and capable of neutralizing a specific toxin of biological origin. Compare toxin.
An animal or human serum containing antitoxins, used to prevent or treat diseases caused by biological toxins, such as tetanus, botulism, and diphtheria.