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antidote

antidote definition - medical

an·ti·dote (ănˈtĭ-dōtˌ)

noun

An agent used to neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison.

Related Forms:

anˌti·dotˈal (ănˌtĭ-dōtˈl) adjective

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