antidote

Definitions of antidote
  1. noun
    an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin
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    anticorps
    any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
  2. noun
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
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    médicament, remède
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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