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ring·​hals | \ ˈriŋ-ˌhals How to pronounce ringhals (audio) \

Medical Definition of ringhals

: a venomous African elapid snake (Haemachates haemachatus) that rarely bites but when threatened spits a venom that is harmless to intact skin but may cause severe damage to the eyes upon contact

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“Ringhals.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ringhals. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.

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