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antitoxin

/æntɪˈɔksɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does antitoxin mean?

noun

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."

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