What is the term for a substance administered to neutralize the effects of a specific poison?

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12 Dec 2018
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An antidote is a medication used to counteract poisons, while an antitoxin specifically neutralizes toxins produced by organisms. Therefore, both antidote and antitoxin serve this purpose, making option D the correct choice.

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