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an antibody that neutralizes a toxic substance, usually obtained from the serum of an animal that has been exposed to the substance. An antitoxin can be administered to confer immediate (passive) immunity against a poisonous biological agent such as a bacterial toxin or a snake or insect venom |
a U.S. government agency, which is a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, charged with creating “ the expertise, information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their health—through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats.” |
an antibody or a preparation containing antibodies derived from a human or animal source that has been exposed to one or more antigens. Administration of immune globulins can confer passive immunity. |
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resistance to disease or infection, usually by the response of the body’s defense systems. Conferring immunity is called immunization. |
a result of the body’s production of antibodies specific to particular pathogens or antigens |
the transfer of antibodies from an actively immune individual or animal |