Definition of ANTIVENIN

antivenin

Plural: antivenins

Noun

  • an antitoxin that counteracts the effects of venom from the bite of a snake or insect or other animal
  • Synonym of antivenom, (now) particularly for snakebites containing venin.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

antivenene, antivenom

Scrabble Score: 12

antivenin is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 16

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