Antiserum (Noun)
Meaning
Blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The hospital received a shipment of antiserum to treat patients exposed to the rare virus.
- Scientists developed an antiserum to combat the new strain of influenza that was spreading rapidly worldwide.
- The antiserum was administered to the child immediately after the snake bite to neutralize the venom.
- Researchers are working on creating an antiserum that can provide long-term immunity to the deadly disease.
- The doctor prescribed a dose of antiserum to boost the patient's immune system and fight off the infection.