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View synonyms for antivenin

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
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antivenin

/ ăn′tē-vĕnĭn,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.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of antivenin1

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

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

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

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

Development of a multivalent antivenin for the family Crotalidae.

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

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