Antivenom
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antivenom is a noun meaning (medicine) A medicine that counteracts venom, an antidote to biological poisons from venomous animals such as snakes and spiders.
Meaning
(medicine) A medicine that counteracts venom, an antidote to biological poisons from venomous animals such as snakes and spiders.
Example Sentences
broad-spectrum antivenom
So how much venom do you actually need to make antivenom? About 15. 15 snakes to make one vial of antivenom?
Most deaths and serious consequences from snakebites are entirely preventable by existing means, including making antivenom much more widely available.
Word Forms
- antivenoms
Synonyms for antivenom
Depending on context, synonyms include antivenin, antivenene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polyvalent, antivenin, antivenene, anti-venene, antipoison, antidote.
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