antivenin
antivenin · antivenins
Synonym of antivenom, particularly for snakebites containing veninSynonym of antivenom, (now) particularly for snakebites containing venin.
/ˌæntɪˈvɛnɪn/
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of antivenom, (now) particularly for snakebites containing venin.
More definitions
- an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal
Origin
From French antivenin (“antivenom”), from anti- + venin (“venom”), popularized by Albert CFrom French antivenin (“antivenom”), from anti- + venin (“venom”), popularized by Albert Calmette & al.'s 1894 work creating serums to treat snakebites. Equivalent to anti- + venin (“venom; biochemical toxin found in certain snakes”). Doublet of antivenom and antivenene.
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plural: antiveninsSynonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal:antivenene