Definition of Antivenin

1. Noun. An antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal.

Exact synonyms: Antivenene
Generic synonyms: Antitoxin

Definition of Antivenin

1. n. The serum of blood rendered antitoxic to a venom by repeated injections of small doses of the venom.

Definition of Antivenin

1. Noun. An antitoxin for treating bites from venomous animals as such as snakes and spiders. ¹

2. Noun. A serum containing antivenins. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Antivenin

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Medical Definition of Antivenin

1. An antitoxin specific for an animal or insect venom. Synonym: antivenene. Origin: anti-+ L. Venenum, poison (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Antivenin

antivaccinationists
antivaccine
antivaccinist
antivaccinists
antivampire
antivandal
antivandalism
antivariolous
antivascular
antivegetarian
antivehicular
antivenene
antivenene unit
antivenenes
antivenereal
antivenin (current term)
antivenins
antivenom
antivenomics
antivenoms
antivertiginous
antivertigo
antivibration
antivice
antivictim
antivideo
antivideos
antiviolence
antiviolent
antiviral

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