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envenomation noun[ U or C ] medical specializeduk /ˌen.ven.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌen.ven.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/(alsoenvenomization) poisoning caused by venom, such as from a snake or insect : It can be dangerous to administer antivenom unless signs of envenomation can be seen. Inflammation is a major characteristic of envenomation by snakes from these species. It takes at least two hours for the symptoms of envenomization to take effect. Envenomation by a stingray generally produces a sharp shooting pain within 10 to 15 minutes. Certain envenomations can present as nausea and vomiting. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Poisoning and allergy allergen allergenic anaphylactic anaphylactic shock anaphylaxis animatedly doctor something with something fly agaric hypersensitivity hypoallergenic intolerance intolerant poisoning poisonous ptomaine toxicity toxicologist toxicology toxin Warfarin |