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).