What is another word for anti-toxins?
Pronunciation: [ˈantitˈɒksɪnz] (IPA) 
Anti-toxins are specific antibodies produced by the immune system to counteract the effects of toxins in the body. Other synonyms for anti-toxins include antitoxin, antibody, immunoglobulin, immune serum, serotherapy, and immunotherapy. Antitoxins are used to treat various diseases caused by toxins in the body, including botulism, diphtheria, tetanus, and snake bites. Antibodies are also used in immunotherapy to treat cancer and other autoimmune disorders. The immune serum is derived from donated blood, and the antitoxin is purified using various techniques. Immunoglobulin and serotherapy are the older terms for anti-toxins, and they are still used in some cases to refer to the same treatment.
