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antivenin

 

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Noun antivenin has 1 sense
  1. antivenin, antivenene - an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal
    --1 is a kind of antitoxin

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Antivenin

Description:

Antivenin, also known as antivenom, is a medication used to treat venomous bites or stings from snakes, spiders, scorpions, or other venomous creatures. It is specifically designed to neutralize the effects of the venom.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A specific type of antiserum used to counteract the toxic effects of venom from poisonous animals.

Example: The patient was administered antivenin immediately after the snakebite to prevent further complications.

Sense 2:

The generic term for any antiserum used to treat venomous bites or stings.

Example: The hospital stocked various types of antivenin to be prepared for different types of venomous encounters.

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