antivenin
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If it turns out that you do need antivenin, sooner is better than later.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2023
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
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
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