antivenom

noun

an·​ti·​ven·​om ˌan-tē-ˈve-nəm How to pronounce antivenom (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
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Death can occur within a few minutes of having significant contact with a box jellyfish if antivenom isn't administered, Sky News Australia stated, citing Australian Geographic. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 The antivenom is the same for any pit viper bite, Smith said. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026 Ezugwu said that, although Nwangene received one necessary antivenom at Federal Medical Center, Jabi, another needed for her treatment was unavailable at the facility. Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026 Once better understood, the information could inform new antivenoms, as well as medical treatments tailored towards pain resistance. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 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 2 May. 2026.

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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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