noun
- a toxic substance produced by certain animals (such as snakes, spiders, or scorpions) and injected through a bite or sting
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The researcher studied the venin extracted from cobra fangs.
- Snake venin can cause severe tissue damage if not treated quickly.
- The laboratory analyzed the chemical composition of spider venin.
- Antivenom is created by exposing animals to small amounts of venin.
- Different species produce venin with varying levels of toxicity.
- The medical team administered treatment for venin poisoning.