antivenom

noun
UK: /ˌæntiˈvenəm/
US: /ˌæntiˈvenəm/

  1. A medicine given to someone who has been bitten by a poisonous snake or spider.

    1. The doctor gave him antivenom right away. [ ] [ ]
    2. Quick administration of the correct antivenom is crucial for a positive patient outcome. [ ] [ ]

  2. A serum containing antibodies, injected to counteract the effect of venom from a snake, spider, or other venomous animal.

    1. Antivenom can save lives if given quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The effectiveness of antivenom depends greatly on the amount of venom injected and the timing of the treatment. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

antivenin

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "antivenom" in English means: A medicine given to someone who has been bitten by a poisonous snake or spider., A serum containing antibodies, injected to counteract the effect of venom from a snake, spider, or other venomous animal..

The phonetic transcription of "antivenom" is /ˌæntiˈvenəm/ in British English and /ˌæntiˈvenəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "antivenom": antivenin.

Example usage of "antivenom": "The doctor gave him antivenom right away.". More examples on the page.