How to Pronounce "antitoxin"
word
ˌæntiˈtɑksən
an-tee-TAHK-suhn
ˌæn.tiˈtɒk.sɪn
an-ti-TOK-sin
Definition
A substance, usually produced by the body or made in a lab, that can neutralize a specific poison or toxin, often used in medicine to treat diseases caused by toxins.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntiˈtɑksən
British English
ˌæn.tiˈtɒk.sɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-TAHK-suhn
UK
an-ti-TOK-sin
Listen in Context
Doctors gave the patient an antitoxin to treat the poisoning.
A snake bite sometimes requires an antitoxin as treatment.
The hospital keeps antitoxin for emergencies.
After being exposed to the toxin, she received an antitoxin shot right away.