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Definition of antivenom

antivenom

/ˈæn.tiˌvɛn.əm/
an · ti · ven · om
Plural:antivenoms
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antivenom Lexical Profile

antivenom Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A biological product consisting of antibodies used to treat venomous bites and stings, typically produced by immunizing a host animal with a specific venom.

Example

"The hospital kept a supply of specialized antivenom on hand to treat hikers bitten by local rattlesnakes."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'antivenin' (from the French 'venin') was historically the standard medical term, the World Health Organization officially adopted 'antivenom' in 1981 to standardize English medical terminology.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antivenom. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antivenom
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