antitoxin
(æntɪˈtɒksɪn)
Also erron. -ine.
[anti-1 6 d.]
A substance which has the property of counteracting the effect of a toxin; one of the antibodies capable of neutralizing toxins. Also attrib.
| 1892 Pop. Sci. Monthly Sept. 629 Acquired immunity depends upon the formation of an antitoxine in the body of the immune animal. 1893 Fortn. Rev. Jan. 115 Antitoxin was used, and resulted in perfect recovery. 1895 Pop. Sci. Monthly Sept. 715 The principles..employed in the antitoxine treatment of diphtheria. 1904 [see toxin a, b]. 1941 Nature 26 Apr. 515/2 Antitoxin is stored in a sterile condition..in glass containers. |