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antivenin
[ an-tee-ven-in, an-tahy- ]
antivenin
/ ˌæntɪˈvɛnɪn; ˌæntɪvɪˈniːn /
noun
- an antitoxin that counteracts a specific venom, esp snake venom
antivenin
/ ăn′tē-vĕn′ĭn,ăn′tī- /
- An antitoxin active against the venom of a snake, spider, or other venomous animal or insect.
- An animal serum containing antivenins, used in medicine to treat poisoning caused by animal or insect venom.
Word History and Origins
Origin of antivenin1
Example Sentences
The dozens of snakes that he must relinquish will be used for antivenin and cancer research, said Gifford's attorney.
He said he immediately secured the snake and then went to the emergency room, where he was given antivenin and recovered from the bite.
And now that I’m armed with the antivenin, Queen Carol’s sting might not hurt as much.
Four doses of antivenin, several blood tests to check his clotting time, three nights at the hospital, plus who-knows-what-else-because-I-lost-track brought the total to $6,200.
The second hiker also was hospitalized for about a week and received several doses of antivenin, the release says.
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