What does antitoxin mean?
A substance that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of a toxin, especially one produced by a bacterium or virus. A preparation of such a substance used to treat or prevent disease.
Example
"The doctor administered an antitoxin to the patient to counteract the effects of the snakebite."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.