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ophidism

ophidism

9.9
Poisoning that happens after a snake bites you
  • noun
  • /ˈɒfɪdɪzəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : ofidismo
  • The patient was diagnosed with ophidism after being bitten by a venomous viper.

Examples

  • Effective treatment of ophidism often requires prompt administration of antivenom.

  • The doctor treated the patient for ophidism after the snake bite.

  • Researchers are studying new ways to prevent ophidism in areas prone to snakebites.

  • Many people are unaware of the dangers of ophidism in tropical regions.

  • The patient was diagnosed with ophidism after being bitten by a venomous viper.

  • Effective treatment of ophidism often requires prompt administration of antivenom.

  • Many people are unaware of the dangers of ophidism in tropical regions.

Synonyms

envenomation
vsophidism
  • Specialized
9.1

Venom put into a living thing by an animal bite or sting

refers specifically to poisoning from a snake bite rather than any venom cause

Surface Forms

ophidism singular
ophidisms plural

Morphology

ophidism = ophidian (opaque) = ophid + ism

The term 'ophidism' is derived from 'ophidian', but the specific medical meaning of snake poisoning is not directly inferable from the components.

Etymology

Ophidism comes from the Greek word ophis, which means 'snake', and you can see the same root in the English word ophidian, meaning snake-like. So ophidism is the name for poisoning caused by a snake bite or venom.