an·ti·ven·in ( n t -v n  n, nt -)n. 1. An antitoxin active against the venom of a snake, spider, or other venomous animal or insect. 2. An animal serum containing antivenins. It is used in medicine to treat poisoning caused by animal or insect venom. |
antivenin [ˌæntɪˈvɛnɪn], antivenene [ˌæntɪvɪˈniːn]
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) an antitoxin that counteracts a specific venom, esp snake venom
[from anti- + ven(om) + -in]
| antivenin (nt-vnn, nt-) 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. |
antivenin
1. an antidote for venom, as snake venom, formed by gradually increased injection of the venom into the bloodstream.
2. the serum containing this antidote.
See also: Remedies
2. the serum containing this antidote.
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| Noun | 1. | antivenin - an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal antitoxin - an antibody that can neutralize a specific toxin |
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