Antivenin: meaning, definitions and examples

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antivenin

 

[ หŒantษชหˆviหnษชn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Antivenin is a substance used to counteract the effects of venom from animal bites or stings. It is typically derived from the serum of animals that have been immunized with venom, such as snakes or spiders. Antivenin works by binding to the venom toxins and neutralizing their harmful effects on the body.

Synonyms

antiserum, antivenom

Examples of usage

  • Once bitten by a venomous snake, the doctor administered antivenin to the patient.
  • The antivenin proved to be effective in treating the individual who had been stung by a scorpion.

Translations

Translations of the word "antivenin" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น antiveneno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคทเคฐเฅ‹เคงเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gegengift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ antiracun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‚ะธะพั‚ั€ัƒั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeciwtrucizna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ—ๆฏ’็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท antivenin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ antivenenos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท panzehir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด๋…์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุงุฏ ุงู„ุณู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ protijed

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ protijed

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ—ๆฏ’็ด 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ proti strup

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณteitur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒ แƒจแƒฎแƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zษ™hษ™rษ™ qarลŸฤฑ dษ™rman

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ antivenenos

Etymology

The term 'antivenin' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'anti-' (against) and 'venin' (venom). The development of antivenin has been crucial in the treatment of venomous animal bites and stings, saving countless lives around the world. Through ongoing research and advancements in biotechnology, antivenin continues to play a vital role in modern medicine.