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antitoxin

nounfemininetechnicalcommon/ɐ̃tituˈksinɐ/an·ti·to·xi·na

Definition

1

An antibody that counteracts a specific toxin.

Usage examples

“Botulism antitoxin must be administered quickly after exposure.”
“The body produces antitoxins to fight bacterial toxins.”