Definition

A substance that can neutralize toxins in the body, often produced by animals or humans to treat or prevent diseases caused by harmful substances.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to the patient to counteract the effects of the poison.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new treatment for snake bites?

Yeah, they use an antitoxin to help neutralize the venom.

That's amazing! I didn't know they had such effective solutions.

It really is — it's incredible how science advances like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antitoxin is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "toxin" (from Greek "toxikon", meaning poison). The word describes a substance that works against poisons or toxins in the body.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'toxin' meaning poison — so antitoxin is something that works against poison.

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