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envenomation /en·ven·om·a·tion/ (en-ven″o-ma´shun) poisoning by venom.
Envenomation Exposure to venom by bites or stings from insects, reptiles, and fish. Mentioned in: Wilderness Medicine envenomation [enven′əmā′shən] the injection of snake, arachnid, or insect venom into the body. envenomation the poisonous effects caused by the bites, stings or effluvia of insects and other arthropods, or the bites of snakes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Consequences of envenomation from the bite of a brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa) range from mild itching to death. Most snakebite fatalities occur 18 to 32 hours after envenomation, but death can occur within an hour or it may take several days. Sean Bush, Staff Emergency Physician and Envenomation Specialist, Loma Linda Medical University Center. |
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