the poisonous fluid that some animals, as certain snakes and spiders, secrete and introduce into the bodies of their victims by biting, stinging, etc.
something resembling or suggesting poison in its effect; spite; malice: the venom of jealousy.
Archaic. poison in general.
verb (used with object)
Archaic. to make venomous; envenom.
Origin of venom
First recorded in 1175–1225; variant of Middle English venim, from Anglo-French; Old French venim, venin, from (unattested) Vulgar Latin venīmen, for Latin venēnum “magical herb or potion, poison,” from (unattested) wenes-nom, equivalent to (unattested) wenes- desire (see venerate, Venus) + (unattested) -nom noun suffix
Destruction begins from the moment of a bite, and the cocktail of proteins and other molecules in the venom will continue to ravage until the immune system produces enough antibodies to remove or destroy those toxins.
Cheap, innovative venom treatments could save tens of thousands of snakebite victims|Christie Wilcox|September 19, 2020|Science News
The tissue maxim is especially true for bites from vipers and other snakes with venoms that target the blood and soft tissues and thus tend to cause more physical damage.
Cheap, innovative venom treatments could save tens of thousands of snakebite victims|Christie Wilcox|September 19, 2020|Science News
The longer it takes to stop a snake’s venom from moving through the victim’s body, the more damage occurs.
Cheap, innovative venom treatments could save tens of thousands of snakebite victims|Christie Wilcox|September 19, 2020|Science News
He’s a retired entomologist in Cincinnati, Ohio, with an interest in hornets and venoms.
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The team also performed preliminary biochemical tests on the fluid in the newfound glands, and discovered that it contains phospholipase A2 enzymes, a large group of fat-chopping proteins that are frequent components in animal venoms.
Bizarre caecilians may be the only amphibians with venomous bites|Christie Wilcox|July 3, 2020|Science News
It talks about her agoraphobia and her diabetes, as well as her recent court testimony, all without judgment or venom.
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"Most of the venom that is spewed at us comes from our own people, which I think says a lot," says Paddy.
Riding Along With a Towson University Student’s ‘White Patrol’|Caitlin Dickson|April 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But just wait until Rush Limbaugh bloviates his venom on Thursday.
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Time and time again we watch them freely addressing public rallies, spewing hate and venom without any action being taken.
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Some bugs, like ants or yellow jackets, do carry small amounts of venom and should be avoided.
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It may also depend upon the physical condition of the victim at the time the venom enters into the system.
Birds and Nature Vol. 9 No. 2 [February 1901]|Various
He filled her breast with the poison of asps, her eyes with the venom of the adder that lures to destruction.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI|Various
Her words stung with venom, and her eyes traveled back swiftly to Trent.
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey
Perhaps we were wrong to spare it, for I fear it was full of venom.
The Wanderings of a Spiritualist|Arthur Conan Doyle
It has more violence than venom, and also much more violence than strength.
The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3)|John Morley
British Dictionary definitions for venom
venom
/ (ˈvɛnəm) /
noun
a poisonous fluid secreted by such animals as certain snakes and scorpions and usually transmitted by a bite or sting
Any of various poisonous substances secreted by certain snakes, spiders, scorpions, and insects and transmitted to a victim by a bite or sting. Venoms are highly concentrated fluids that typically consist of dozens or hundreds of powerful enzymes, peptides, and smaller organic compounds. These compounds target and disable specific chemicals in the victim, damaging cellular and organ system function. Snake venoms, for example, contain substances that block platelet aggregation (causing bleeding) and that prevent the release of acetylcholine by nerve endings (causing muscle paralysis). Many substances contained in venoms are under investigation for use as pharmaceuticals.