antivenom

noun

an·​ti·​ven·​om ˌan-tē-ˈve-nəm How to pronounce antivenom (audio)
ˌan-ˌtī-
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Most people fully recover after receiving antivenom, according to wildlife and health officials. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 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 America’s zookeepers–and a cooler full of antivenom–are their best chance of survival. Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2026 The antivenom is the same for any pit viper bite, Smith said. Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 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 12 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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