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antitoxin Definition

anti·toxin (-täks′in)

noun

  1. a circulating antibody formed by the body, as active immunity, to act against a specific toxin
  2. a sterile solution containing an antitoxin: it is taken from the blood serum of an immunized animal or person and injected into a person to prevent a specific disease, as tetanus or diphtheria, by creating a passive immunity

antitoxin Synonyms

antitoxin

n.

vaccine, antibody, immunizing agent, serum, antiserum, counteragent, antidote, antivenin, defensive protein, preventive, toxin neutralizer, neutralizing agent, counteractant, counterpoison, antivenom, antibiotic, antiseptic, alexipharmic; see also medicine 2.

antitoxin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • produce: In 1891, Emil von Behring produced an antitoxin from the blood of animals for curing diphtheria.

Adjective modifier

  • trivalent: Trivalent botulinum antitoxin is accessed by telephoning the duty doctor at CDSC on 020 200 6868 ( 24 hour service ).

Noun used with modifier

  • tetanus: Where tetanus has become established, antibodies are used to work against the poison ( known as tetanus antitoxins ).
  • botulinum: Trivalent botulinum antitoxin is accessed by telephoning the duty doctor at CDSC on 020 200 6868 ( 24 hour service ).