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envenomation

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envenomation /en·ven·om·a·tion/ (en-ven″o-ma´shun) poisoning by venom.
en·ven·om·a·tion (n-vn-mshn)
n.
The injection of a poisonous material by sting, spine, bite, or other similar means.
Envenomation
Exposure to venom by bites or stings from insects, reptiles, and fish.
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envenomation
[enven′əmā′shən]
the injection of snake, arachnid, or insect venom into the body.
envenomation [en-ven″o-ma´shun]
envenomation
the poisonous effects caused by the bites, stings or effluvia of insects and other arthropods, or the bites of snakes.
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The above are early symptoms of this type of bite and indicate that envenomation probably has occurred.
Respiratory therapy's role in the treatment of coral snake bites by Grenard, Steven / FOCUS: Journal for Respiratory Care & Sleep Medicine
oClinical toxicology studies have not been done on five other scorpion species, which are quite common in Abu Dhabi desert areas, but anecdotal reports on some suggest that acute local pain may be the main symptom of envenomation, rather than strong systemic toxicity,o said Qarqaz.
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Effective envenomation in humans probably occurs in less than 70% of bites.
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