noun
- antibodies that neutralize specific toxins produced by bacteria or other organisms
Usage: medical; biology
Examples
- The doctor administered antitoxins to counteract the snake venom.
- Researchers developed antitoxins to treat botulism poisoning.
- The patient’s body produced natural antitoxins against the bacterial infection.
- Antitoxins are crucial in treating certain types of food poisoning.
- The laboratory tested the effectiveness of various antitoxins.
- Emergency rooms keep antitoxins on hand for poisoning cases.