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antiserum Definition

anti·serum (anti sir′əm, -tī-)

noun pl. -·rums or -·ra

a serum containing antibodies specific for one or more antigens

antiserum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: They can be detected by standard immunohistochemical staining using an antiserum raised against theophylline.
  • raise: They can be detected by standard immunohistochemical staining using an antiserum raised against theophylline.
  • receive: Ideally he should have been previously vaccinated fully against tetanus but if not he can receive antiserum at the time of castration.

Adjective modifier

  • polyclonal: The results of DAS-ELISA tests using polyclonal antiserum against BCMV were consistent with the observations of symptoms.

Modifies a noun

  • production: The overall plan provides immunization and antiserum production in support of ongoing requirements for reagent antibody production, research and development.

Noun used with modifier

  • tetanus: Tetanus antiserum contains antibodies that can give you additional protection against tetanus bacteria, but it is not a vaccine.