antivenin

[ an-tee-ven-in, an-tahy- ]

noun

1. a variant of antivenom.

antivenin

/ ˌæntɪˈvɛnɪn; ˌæntɪvɪˈniːn /

noun

1. an antitoxin that counteracts a specific venom, esp snake venom

antivenin

/ ăn′tē-vĕn′ĭn,ăn′tī- /

1. An antitoxin active against the venom of a snake, spider, or other venomous animal or insect.
2. An animal serum containing antivenins, used in medicine to treat poisoning caused by animal or insect venom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antivenin¹

C19: from anti- + ven ( om ) + -in

Example Sentences

Ten to 20 units may be necessary to prevent the relapse that sometimes occurs after small doses of antivenin.

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In bites producing symptoms of this severity, antivenin must be given in amounts large enough to produce clinical improvement.

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Careful evaluation of the severity of the bite and the patient's sensitivity should be made before the use of antivenin.

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Development of a multivalent antivenin for the family Crotalidae.

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Antivenin—Antiserum is the keystone to the therapy of snakebite.

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Related Words

• corrective
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