Countervenom

/ˌkaʊntərˈvɛnəm/ noun

Definition

An antidote or antivenom used to neutralize or counteract the effects of a poison or venom.

Etymology

From 'counter-' (against, to neutralize) and 'venom' (poison), from Latin 'venenum.' Medieval physicians created countervenom mixtures to combat snake bites and poisoning.

Kelly Says

Ironically, many countervenoms are made from the same venom they fight—snake antivenoms contain a tiny bit of snake venom that trains your immune system to defend itself, essentially fighting poison with poison.

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