antitoxin

• Sustancia, generalmente un anticuerpo, capaz de neutralizar un toxina específica; se usa en procedimientos médicos para contrarrestar los efectos de venenos o infecciones.

A noun referring to an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin, often used in medical treatments to counteract the effects of poisons or infections.

1. Neutralizing antibodyC1formalmedical

   An antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin, often used in medical treatments to counteract poisoning or infection.

   Antitoxina (anticuerpo neutralizante)

   • The doctor administered an antitoxin to treat the snakebite.
   • Antitoxins are produced by the immune system in response to bacterial toxins.
   • Vaccines can stimulate the body to produce its own antitoxins.