antivenene

noun

Meaning

A medical preparation containing antibodies used to treat specific venomous bites or stings.

Examples

The hospital keeps a supply of antivenene in case of emergencies involving local snake species.
Without the rapid administration of antivenene, the patient's condition would have deteriorated significantly.

Synonyms: antivenom, serum, antitoxin, antidote

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antivenene

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˈvɛniːn/

Definition

A medical preparation containing antibodies used to treat specific venomous bites or stings.

Examples

The hospital keeps a supply of antivenene in case of emergencies involving local snake species.
Without the rapid administration of antivenene, the patient's condition would have deteriorated significantly.
Researchers are working to develop a more potent antivenene that can counteract the venom of multiple snake varieties.

Synonyms of antivenene

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