antiserum
antiserum · antiserums · antisera
A serum prepared from human or animal sources containing antibodies able to counter…A serum prepared from human or animal sources containing antibodies able to counter certain diseases or toxins.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A serum prepared from human or animal sources containing antibodies able to counter certain diseases or toxins.
blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: antiserums / antisera| Singular | antiserum |
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regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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