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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