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an·ti·tox·in
 antitoxin
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- pronunciation:
- aen
ti
tak
s
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an antibody formed in the body to counteract a specific biological poison.
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| definition 2: |
a serum containing such antibodies, used to inoculate people or animals against such a poison.
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| related words: |
antidote |
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| derivation: |
antitoxic (adj.) |
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