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antitoxic adjective medical specialized(alsoanti-toxic)uk /ˌæn.tiˈtɒk.sɪk/ us /ˌæn.t̬iˈtɑːk.sɪk//ˌæn.taɪˈtɑːk.sɪk/ stopping or reducing the effect of a toxin(= poisonous substance) in your body: Timely administration of antitoxic serum has the potential to lower mortality. It showed a potent antitoxic effect through antioxidant activity. It is believed to have anti-toxic effects on the liver and to ease digestive discomfort. Few studies have looked at the effects of infection on hosts' energy reserves and antitoxic defence capacities. He insisted that the antitoxic effect should not be equated with immunity. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Medicines & drugs analgesia anti-AIDS anti-asthma anti-cancer anti-cholesterol anticoagulant astragalus atropine bactericide beta blocker blocker laxative Milk of Magnesia naloxone Novocaine NSAID Nurofen quinine Rescue Remedy valerian
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