antiendotoxin
noun
an·ti·en·do·tox·in
-ˌen-dō-ˈtäk-sən 
: a substance (such as an antibody) that inhibits or counteracts the effects of a bacterial endotoxin
Antiendotoxin would potentially block the effects of endotoxin in patients with sepsis.—
Joanne L. Wright, in Thurlbeck's Pathology of the Lung, 3rd edition
Joanne L. Wright, in Thurlbeck's Pathology of the Lung, 3rd editionTo date, treatments with antiendotoxin agents … have not been effective in saving lives in either traumatic or septic shock.—Robert M. Hardaway, Military Medicine
Robert M. Hardaway, Military MedicineDictionary Entries Near antiendotoxin
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“Antiendotoxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/antiendotoxin. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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