envenomation

noun

en·​ven·​om·​ation in-ˌve-nə-ˈmā-shən 

en-

: an act or instance of poisoning by venom (as of a snake or spider)

envenomate

in-ˈve-nə-ˌmāt 

transitive verb

Examples of envenomation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Indeed, most envenomation among humans occurs on the palms and fingers. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025

This blitzkrieg-style defense is often enough to scare off even large predators, as a single envenomation can incapacitate within minutes. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025

In initial tests, their anti-cytotoxin candidate didn’t reduce skin lesions associated with envenomation, so the researchers ceased testing it. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2025

The results showed that, in minor cases, victims of envenomation could experience vomiting and fever. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024

Difficulty breathing: In severe cases, rattlesnake envenomation can cause respiratory distress, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. —Annie Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for envenomation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

envenomation

noun

en·​ven·​om·​ation in-ˌven-ə-ˈmā-shən 

: an act or instance of impregnating with a venom (as of a snake or spider)

also : envenomization

envenomate

-ˈven-ə-ˌmāt 

transitive verb

envenomated; envenomating