Ophidism (Noun)
Meaning
Poisoning by snake venom.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Ophidism occurred after the man stepped on the snake hidden in the underbrush while hiking.
- A lack of knowledge on antivenom has increased ophidism mortality rates in many underdeveloped regions.
- Timely administration of the correct antivenom was critical to her survival from severe ophidism.
- Treatment options are expanding as medical researchers investigate better responses to the acute respiratory failure resulting from ophidism.
- Regional governments collaborated with wildlife organizations to minimize cases of ophidism from species most venomous to humans.