noun
- Plural of antiserum; blood serums containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to provide passive immunity or treat disease.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Plural form
Examples
- The hospital stockpiled antiserums to treat snakebite victims.
- Antiserums containing specific antibodies were administered to patients exposed to the toxin.
- Researchers developed new antiserums to combat the emerging virus.
- The antiserums provided immediate passive immunity to the infected individuals.
- Different antiserums are required for different types of venomous snake bites.