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antitoxin

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2008 | Copyright

antitoxin any of a group of antibodies formed in the body as a response to the introduction of poisonous products, or toxins . By introducing small amounts of a specific toxin into the healthy body, it is possible to stimulate the production of antitoxin so that the body's defenses are already established against invasion by the bacteria or other organisms that produce the toxin. See immunity .

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antitoxin

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

antitoxin Antibody produced by the body in response to a toxin. It is specific in action and neutralizes the toxin. Antitoxin sera are used to treat and prevent bacterial diseases such as tetanus and diphtheria.

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antitoxin

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

an·ti·tox·in / ˌantēˈtäksin/ • n. Physiol. an antibody that counteracts a toxin. DERIVATIVES: an·ti·tox·ic / -sik/ adj.

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antitoxin

A Dictionary of Nursing | 2008 | Copyright

antitoxin (anti-toks-in) n. an antibody produced by the body to counteract a toxin formed by invading bacteria or from any other source.

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antitoxin

A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | Copyright

antitoxin An antibody that neutralizes or inactivates a specific toxin (forming an antigen).
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A Dictionary of Zoology | 1999 | | Copyright

antitoxin An antibody that neutralizes or inactivates a specific toxin (forming an antigen).

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A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | Copyright

antitoxin An antibody produced in response to a bacterial toxin.

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