antivenom
Americannoun
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an antitoxin present in the blood of an animal following repeated injections of venom.
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the antitoxic serum obtained from such blood.
Etymology
Origin of antivenom
First recorded in 1890–95; earlier antiven(ene) ( anti- + venene ( def. ) ), from Latin venēnum “potion, poison” ( see venom) + -in 2
Example Sentences
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In California, two FDA-approved antivenom products, CroFab and Anavip, are supplied to hospitals who then can administer to patients in need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
On average, a bitten patient could need between 15 and 20 vials of antivenom treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
He added that antivenom is the only effective treatment.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
This version of events has since been disputed by the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, which has denied the antivenom was unavailable and said claims its response was inadequate were unfounded.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
“Doc Hawkins had some antivenom at his office. He’s giving Mama her first dose right now.”
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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