ANTITOXIN
\ˌantɪtˈɒksɪn], \ˌantɪtˈɒksɪn], \ˌa_n_t_ɪ_t_ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_n]\
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By James Champlin Fernald
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A substance which develops as a result of, and subsequently neutralizes, the injection of a specific poison introduced into the animal body.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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A substance in the plasma and serum produced by the injection of the soluble products or toxins of such organisms as Bacillus diphtherias, Bacillus tetani, or by the toxins of snake venom or other animal poisons. It acts by combining with the haptophorous group of the molecules of the toxin, thus preventing the toxophorous or poisonous group from injuring the cells of the body. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Immunologic Desensitization
- Immunosuppression by the administration increasing doses antigen. Though exact mechanism is not clear, therapy results increase in serum levels of allergen-IMMUNOGLOBULIN G, suppression specific IgE, and an suppressor T-cell activity.