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antiserum

antiserum
Noun
pl: antisera

This term describes a specialized biological product used for immediate passive immunity. It carries a clinical, sterile connotation and is typically associated with emergency medical interventions, such as treating venomous bites or acute toxin exposure, rather than preventative vaccination.

As a mass noun in medical contexts, it is frequently treated as uncountable when referring to the substance in general. However, it can be used as a countable noun when referring to specific types or batches of the serum developed for different antigens.

Meanings

Nounantiserum

Blood serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to neutralize toxins or treat infections.

The patient was treated with an equine antiserum to counteract the snake venom.

Examples

The patient requires an immediate injection of antiserum to neutralize the venom.

Health

The patient requires an immediate injection of antiserum to neutralize the venom.

We must find the antiserum before the toxin reaches his heart.

Detective

We must find the antiserum before the toxin reaches his heart.

The lab is producing a specialized antiserum to combat the new strain of the virus.

none

The lab is producing a specialized antiserum to combat the new strain of the virus.

I wonder if this antiserum will be effective against such a potent poison.

none

I wonder if this antiserum will be effective against such a potent poison.

Health

Administer the antiserum slowly to avoid an allergic reaction.

The ancient scrolls mentioned a secret antiserum hidden within the temple.

Fantasy

The ancient scrolls mentioned a secret antiserum hidden within the temple.

Researchers analyzed the antiserum to identify the specific antibodies present.

none

Researchers analyzed the antiserum to identify the specific antibodies present.

Quick, get the antiserum from the cooler!

Health

Quickget the antiserum from the cooler!

The effectiveness of the antiserum depends on how quickly it is administered after exposure.

Health

The effectiveness of the antiserum depends on how quickly it is administered after exposure.

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