Antiserum: meaning, definitions and examples

medical treatment

A serum that contains antibodies that are used to treat or provide immunity to a specific disease. Antiserum is typically derived from the blood of animals or humans who have been exposed to the disease.

antibody serum, immune serum.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
antiserum	This term is commonly used in medical and scientific contexts to describe a serum containing antibodies that provide immunity to specific diseases or toxins. Doctors used antiserum to treat the patient who was bitten by a venomous snake
antibody serum	This phrase is a more descriptive way of referring to a serum that contains antibodies. It is often used when explaining what the serum does, particularly in educational or explanatory contexts. The laboratory produced an antibody serum to fight the infection
immune serum	This phrase emphasizes the immune-boosting properties of the serum and is often used in contexts discussing immunity and resistance to disease. The health clinic administered immune serum to prevent the spread of the virus

Examples of usage

• The antiserum was administered to the patient to help fight off the infection.

• After receiving the antiserum, the patient's condition began to improve.

• The doctor recommended using antiserum as a treatment option.

• The antiserum proved to be effective in providing immunity to the disease.

• The hospital stored a supply of antiserum for emergency situations.