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antitoxin

nounfemininetécnico/ɐ̃tituˈksinɐ/medium

an·ti·to·xi·na

Definition

An antibody that counteracts a specific toxin.
Botulism antitoxin must be administered quickly after exposure.
The body produces antitoxins to fight bacterial toxins.

Etymology

Do grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'toxikón' (veneno).

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