antivenin

Example Sentences

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The dozens of snakes that he must relinquish will be used for antivenin and cancer research, said Gifford's attorney.

From Washington Post • Aug. 7, 2021

He said he immediately secured the snake and then went to the emergency room, where he was given antivenin and recovered from the bite.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 2, 2021

Nor should you use a tourniquet, as it keeps the venom concentrated in one spot and makes it more difficult for the antivenin to do its job.

From Golf Digest • May 3, 2018

Some people take extra precautions: Mr. Datta, who has seen snakes lurking around in the garden, says he keeps antivenin in the refrigerator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2013

Once a messenger on a bicycle came teetering up the jungle path bringing us twelve vials of antivenin, individually wrapped in tissue inside a woman’s jewelry box—an astounding treasure whose history we couldn’t guess.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver