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venenation

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ven·e·na·tion   (věn'ə-nā'shən)   
n.  

  1. Introduction of a venom into animal tissue.

  2. The poisoned condition produced by a venom.


[From Latin venēnātus, past participle of venēnāre, to poison, from venēnum, venom; see venom.]
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Main Entry: ven·e·na·tion
Pronunciation: "ven-&-'nA-sh&n
Function: noun
: the condition or process of being poisoned especiallyby a venom of animal origin —ven·e·nate /'ven-&-"nAt/ verb -nat·ed; -nat·ing
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venenation ven·e·na·tion (věn'ə-nā'shən)
n.

  1. Introduction of a venom into animal tissue.

  2. The poisoned condition produced by a venom.

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