antivenom

noun

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

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Thankfully, the patient was treated with antivenom within 25 minutes post-bite, and was eventually discharged fully recovered after 48 hours. Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 German said that newer antivenoms have less allergic reaction responses. Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026 The helicopter medical team rapidly gathered their helmets and vials of antivenom from the MCR pharmacy before loading into the helicopter. Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 13 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for antivenom

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First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Jun. 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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