antiserum
noun
an·ti·se·rum ˈan-tē-ˌsir-əm 
ˈan-ˌtī-
ˈan-ˌtī- -ˌser-
plural antisera ˈan-tē-ˌsir-ə
ˈan-ˌtī-,
-ˌser-
or less commonly antiserums : blood serum that contains antibodies against an infective agent (such as a bacteria or virus) or toxic substance (such as snake venom) and may be used to prevent or treat infection or poisoning compare antivenin, convalescent serum
Note: Antiserum is obtained from individuals who have produced antibodies following inoculation with an antigen or recovery from an infection. Antiserum may be monovalent (containing antibodies against a single type of antigen or pathogenic agent) or polyvalent (containing antibodies against two or more types of antigens or pathogenic agents).
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There are hardly any producers of antiserum left, however. 
Kai Kupferschmidt, Science | AAAS, 17 Jan. 2020
Kai Kupferschmidt, Science | AAAS, 17 Jan. 2020 Word History
Etymology
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use
1895, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
antiserum
noun
an·ti·se·rum ˈant-i-ˌsir-əm ˈan-ˌtī-
ˈan-ˌtī- -ˌser-
: a serum containing antibodies
called also immune serum
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