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ANTIVENIN
antivenin, antivenene
(noun) an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
antivenin (plural antivenins)
An antitoxin for treating bites from venomous animals as such as snakes and spiders.
A serum containing antivenins.
Synonyms
• antivenom, anti-venom
• antivenene, anti-venene
Source: Wiktionary
An`ti*ve"nin, n. [Written also antivenen, antivenine.] [Pref. anti- + L. venenum poison.] (Physiol. Chem.)
Definition: The serum of blood rendered antitoxic to a venom by repeated injections of small doses of the venom.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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