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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Carroll expects that the first commercial applications of "nature's antivenom" could be in veterinary medicine, with treatments for human snakebites potentially following later.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
Many of those affected live in rural areas where effective antivenom can be difficult to obtain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
On average, a bitten patient could need between 15 and 20 vials of antivenom treatment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
At the hospital Addy was given a dose of antivenom then transferred to another medical facility that had a pediatric intensive care unit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 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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