antivenom

noun

an·​ti·​ven·​om ˌan-tē-ˈve-nəm How to pronounce antivenom (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-

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Humans, as hopelessly insatiable consumers, have relied on horses to create antivenom and chicken eggs to make vaccines. Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024 Antibodies are extracted from their blood and processed to make antivenom. Jackie Fortiér, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024 Receiving medical care, such as antivenom treatment, during this time can significantly reduce the risk of severe complications or death. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024 Not all emergency rooms have antivenom, and there are no online resources identifying which ones do. Jackie Fortiér, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for antivenom 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antivenom was in 1904

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“Antivenom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antivenom. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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antivenom

noun
an·​ti·​ven·​om ˌant-i-ˈven-əm How to pronounce antivenom (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-

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