antivenom

noun

an·​ti·​ven·​om ˌan-tē-ˈve-nəm How to pronounce antivenom (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
Synonyms of antivenomnext
: antivenin

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Yet snakes rarely attack humans without provocation, and many deaths can be prevented through education, protective footwear, accessible antivenom, and faster medical treatment. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 He was hospitalized for six days and received 36 rounds of antivenom before being airlifted to Stanford Medical Center. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 July 2026 The number of antivenom vials a hospital carries is unique to each facility. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 In Hengzhou, encounters with snakes that reportedly escaped from a farm prompted authorities to stock up on antivenom and advise residents what to do if they were bitten. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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antivenom

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

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