an·ti·se·rum ( n t -sîr  m)n. pl. an·ti·se·rums or an·ti·se·ra (-sîr ) Human or animal serum containing antibodies that are specific for one or more antigens. |
antiserum [ˌæntɪˈsɪərəm]
n pl -rums, -ra [-rə]
(Medicine) blood serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to treat or provide immunity to a disease
| antiserum (nt-sîrm) Plural antiserums or antisera Human or animal serum containing one or more antibodies that are specific for one or more antigens and are administered to confer immunity. The antibodies in an antiserum result from previous immunization or exposure to an agent of disease. See also acquired immunity. |
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| Noun | 1. | antiserum - blood serum containing antibodies against specific antigens; provides immunity to a disease blood serum, serum - an amber, watery fluid, rich in proteins, that separates out when blood coagulates |
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