antivenin
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪˈvɛnɪn/
noun
Etymology: From French antivenin (“antivenom”), from anti- + venin (“venom”), popularized by Albert Calmette & al.'s 1894 work creating serums to treat snakebites. Equivalent to anti- + venin (“venom; biochemical toxin found in certain snakes”). Doublet of antivenom and antivenene.
- Synonym of antivenom, (now) particularly for snakebites containing venin.