noun a substance that neutralizes the effects of a toxin
Antitoxins are antibodies that neutralize toxins produced by bacteria or other pathogens in the body.
Antitoxins play a crucial role in the immune response to toxins and help protect the body from harmful effects.
Antitoxins are sometimes used as therapeutic agents to counteract the effects of specific toxins in the body.
Antitoxins are used in research to study the effects of toxins and develop treatments against them.
Antitoxins are used by medical doctors to treat patients who have been exposed to toxins or poisons. They work by neutralizing the effects of the toxins in the body.
Research scientists may use antitoxins in laboratory experiments to study the effects of toxins on cells and tissues, as well as to develop new treatments for toxin exposure.
Veterinarians may use antitoxins to treat animals that have ingested toxic substances or been bitten by poisonous snakes or insects.
Public health officials may use antitoxins to respond to outbreaks of foodborne illnesses or other toxin-related emergencies.
Pharmacists may dispense antitoxins to patients who have been prescribed them by a healthcare provider for the treatment of toxin exposure.
Emergency medical technicians may administer antitoxins to patients in the field who have been exposed to toxins and require immediate treatment.