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antitoxic

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an⋅ti⋅tox⋅ic

[an-ti-tok-sik, an-tee-]
–adjective
1. counteracting toxic influences.
2. of or serving as an antitoxin.

Origin:
1885–90; anti- + toxic
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an·ti·tox·ic   (ān'tē-tŏk'sĭk, ān'tī-)   
adj.  
  1. Counteracting a toxin or poison.

  2. Of, relating to, or containing an antitoxin: an antitoxic serum.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: an·ti·tox·ic
Pronunciation: -'täk-sik
Function: adjective
1 : counteracting toxins <antitoxic versusantibacterial immunity>
2 : being or containing antitoxins <antitoxic serum>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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antitoxic an·ti·tox·ic (ān'tē-tŏk'sĭk)
adj.

  1. Neutralizing the action of a toxin or poison.

  2. Of, relating to, or containing an antitoxin.

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