Antiserum
(noun)
A blood serum containing antibodies that have been produced in response to a specific antigen, used to treat or prevent infection by that antigen.
Origin:
From the prefix "anti-" meaning "against" and the word "serum" meaning "a clear, yellowish fluid that separates from clotted blood".
Examples:
- Antiserum is used to treat or prevent infection.
- Antiserum contains antibodies that have been produced in response to a specific antigen.
- Antiserum can be used to treat certain types of infections.
- Antiserum can be used to prevent certain types of infections.
- Antiserum is often used to treat snake bites and other venomous bites or stings.