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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.
1892Pop. Sci. Monthly Sept. 629 Acquired immunity depends upon the formation of an antitoxine in the body of the immune animal. 1893Fortn. Rev. Jan. 115 Antitoxin was used, and resulted in perfect recovery. 1895Pop. Sci. Monthly Sept. 715 The principles..employed in the antitoxine treatment of diphtheria. 1904[see toxin a, b]. 1941Nature 26 Apr. 515/2 Antitoxin is stored in a sterile condition..in glass containers. |