antivenom

noun

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

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Initially, Jacquelyn took Reed to a nearby emergency room, where she was treated with 30 vials of antivenom. Greta Cross, USA Today, 25 May 2025 Reed said Cara has needed 30 vials of antivenom treatment and had to be intubated. Jillian Frankel, People.com, 22 May 2025 As instructed by the faculty member, the family sought immediate medical care at a city hospital so the appropriate antivenom could be administered. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025 The team is now looking to test their antivenom on animals brought to veterinary clinics for snakebites before moving to human trials. Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for antivenom

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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 4 Jun. 2025.

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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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