Antitoxin
(noun)
A substance that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of a specific toxin or poison.
Origin:
From the prefix "anti-" meaning "against" and the word "toxin" meaning "a poison".
Examples:
- Antitoxins are used to neutralize the effects of specific toxins.
- Antitoxins can be used to treat certain types of poisonings.
- Antitoxins can be made from the serum of animals that have been exposed to a toxin.
- Antitoxins can also be made from genetically engineered proteins.
- Antitoxins are an important tool in the treatment of toxin-related illnesses.