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Any preparation of killed microorganisms, weakened viruses, etc. that is introduced into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease by causing the formation of antibodies
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- Any preparation of killed microorganisms, weakened viruses, etc. that is introduced into the body to produce immunity to a specific disease by causing the formation of antibodies
- A preparation from the cowpox virus that protects against smallpox when administered to an individual.
- A preparation of a weakened or killed pathogen, such as a bacterium or virus, or of a portion of the pathogen's structure, that is administered to prevent or treat infection by the pathogen and that functions by stimulating the production of an immune response.
A specialized protein produced by certain lymphocytes, esp. in response to the presence of an antigen, to neutralize, thus creating immunity to, specific antigens; immunoglobulin
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- A specialized protein produced by certain lymphocytes, esp. in response to the presence of an antigen, to neutralize, thus creating immunity to, specific antigens; immunoglobulin
- A Y-shaped protein on the surface of B cells that is secreted into the blood or lymph in response to an antigenic stimulus, such as a bacterium, virus, parasite, or transplanted organ, and that neutralizes the antigen by binding specifically to it; an immunoglobulin.
- Any of numerous Y-shaped glycoproteins that bind to specific antigens and either neutralize them or cause them to be destroyed by other elements of the immune system, such as phagocytes, cytotoxic cells, or complement proteins. Antibodies occur as antigen receptors on the surface of B cells and are secreted as soluble proteins when the B cells mature into plasma cells. Antibodies are also called “immunoglobulins.”
The clear yellowish fluid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.
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- The clear yellowish fluid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid components after it has been allowed to clot.
- Blood serum extracted from an animal that has immunity to a particular disease. The serum contains antibodies to one or more specific disease antigens, and when injected into humans or other animals, it can transfer immunity to those diseases.
- Blood serum containing agents of immunity, taken from an animal made immune to a specific disease by inoculation: it is used as an antitoxin and for diagnosis
Human or animal serum containing one or more antibodies that are specific for one or more antigens and are administered to confer immunity. The antibodies in an antiserum result from previous immunization or exposure to an agent of disease.
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- Human or animal serum containing one or more antibodies that are specific for one or more antigens and are administered to confer immunity. The antibodies in an antiserum result from previous immunization or exposure to an agent of disease.
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A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison.
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- A substance that counteracts the effects of a poison.
- A remedy to counteract a poison
- A remedy or other agent used to neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison.
A serum containing antivenins.
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- A serum containing antivenins.
- An antitoxin for venom, as of snakes, produced in animals by gradually increased injections of the specific venom
- An animal serum containing antivenins. It is used in medicine to treat poisoning caused by animal or insect venom.
Anything that prevents; esp., anything that prevents disease; prophylactic
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- Anything that prevents; esp., anything that prevents disease; prophylactic
- Something that prevents or slows the course of an illness or disease.
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A substance, such as penicillin, that is capable of destroying or weakening certain microorganisms, especially bacteria or fungi, that cause infections or infectious diseases. Antibiotics are usually produced by or synthesized from other microorganisms, such as molds. They inhibit pathogens by interfering with essential intracellular processes, including the synthesis of bacterial proteins. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and are not effective in treating viral infections.
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- A substance, such as penicillin, that is capable of destroying or weakening certain microorganisms, especially bacteria or fungi, that cause infections or infectious diseases. Antibiotics are usually produced by or synthesized from other microorganisms, such as molds. They inhibit pathogens by interfering with essential intracellular processes, including the synthesis of bacterial proteins. Antibiotics do not kill viruses and are not effective in treating viral infections.
Any substance that inhibits the action of microorganisms
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- Any substance that inhibits the action of microorganisms
- A substance that inhibits the proliferation of infectious microorganisms.
- A substance that prevents infection by inhibiting the growth of infectious agents.
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