Antivenom vs. Antivenin

Antivenomnoun

antivenin

Antivenomnoun

another term for antivenin

Antivenom

Antivenom, also known as antivenin, venom antiserum, and antivenom immunoglobulin, is a specific treatment for envenomation. It is composed of antibodies and used to treat certain venomous bites and stings.

Antiveninnoun

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

Antiveninnoun

A serum containing antivenins.

Antiveninnoun

The serum of blood rendered antitoxic to a venom by repeated injections of small doses of the venom; also, the component of such a serum which is antitoxic to the venom.

Antiveninnoun

an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal

Antiveninnoun

an antiserum containing antibodies against specific poisons, especially those in the venom of snakes, spiders, and scorpions.