antitoxinnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌæn.tiˈtɒk.sɪn/us/ˌæn.t̬iˈtɑːk.sɪn/specializeda substance that stops or reduces the effect of a toxin (= poisonous substance) in your body
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Medicines & drugs
- antidepressant
- antihistamine
- antiviral
- atropine
- barley water
- bromide
- calamine
- ciclosporin
- Epsom salts
- Gripe Water
- NSAID
- oestradiol
- oxycodone
- penicillin
- petroleum jelly
- prednisone
- propofol
- Prozac
- thalidomide
- Valium
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Examples from literature
- Prophylactic injection of tetanus antitoxin may be indicated.
- The fatigue toxin in normal quantities is said to be counteracted by an antidote or antitoxin, also generated in the body.
- The gangrene antitoxin is injected to prevent the development of gangrene poisoning.
- The method may be considered as in accord with the modern theory that the bile of many animals contains strong antitoxins.
- When this antitoxin is injected into the blood, it will cure diphtheria.