CEFR C2

antisera

noun

Meaning

Blood serum containing antibodies, used to provide temporary immunity or treat specific diseases.

Examples

The laboratory produced specialized antisera to combat the outbreak of the viral infection.
Researchers tested several different antisera to determine which would be most effective against the new pathogen.

Synonyms: serum, antitoxin, antibody preparation, immune serum

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antisera (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌæntiˈsɪərə

Definition

Blood serum containing antibodies, used to provide temporary immunity or treat specific diseases.

Examples

The laboratory produced specialized antisera to combat the outbreak of the viral infection.
Researchers tested several different antisera to determine which would be most effective against the new pathogen.

How to Use antisera

antisera against (prepositional phrase): used to specify what the serum targets — "They developed highly specific antisera against the influenza virus."

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