noun
- plural of antivenin; substances that counteract the effects of venom, especially from snake bites
Usage: medical
Examples
- The hospital keeps several antivenins in stock for treating snake bite victims.
- Different antivenins are needed for different types of venomous snakes.
- The doctor administered antivenins immediately after the patient was bitten.
- Research facilities develop new antivenins to combat exotic snake venoms.
- Emergency rooms in desert regions stock multiple antivenins.
- The effectiveness of antivenins depends on how quickly they are given after a bite.