Envenomation

/ɪnˌvɛnəˈmeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process or result of injecting or introducing venom into something.

Etymology

From 'envenom' plus suffix '-ation' (action or process). This technical term is especially used in medical and toxicology contexts when describing snake or insect venom injection.

Kelly Says

Toxicologists use 'envenomation' as the precise medical term for what happens when a snake bites you—it's more accurate than just saying 'poisoned' because venom is injected, not ingested.

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