How to Pronounce "antiserum"
word
ˈæn.taɪˌsɪr.əm
AN-tye-SEER-uhm
ˌæntɪsˈɛɹəm
an-ti-SERR-uhm
Definition
A blood serum containing antibodies that is used to prevent or treat diseases by helping the body fight infections or poisons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn.taɪˌsɪr.əm
British English
ˌæntɪsˈɛɹəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AN-tye-SEER-uhm
UK
an-ti-SERR-uhm
Listen in Context
Doctors use antiserum to treat snake bites.
The hospital keeps antiserum for emergencies.
Antiserum can help fight some dangerous infections.
After the dog bite, they quickly gave her antiserum to prevent infection.