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antivenin
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antivenin [¦an·tē¦ven·ən]
(immunology)
An immune serum that neutralizes the venoms of certain poisonous snakes and black widow spiders.


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Bioclon now wants to take the anti-venom to the United States, where it is undergoing clinical studies to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for regular distribution.
A person who is allergic to bee venom is at mortal risk even if stung only once and needs to carry an anti-venom protective kit at all times.
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