VENOM


Meaning of VENOM in English

noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ NOUN

gland

It is curious, too, to note that echidnas also possess spurs but their venom gland is non-functional.

In its dorsal and pectoral fins this fish has spines equipped with venom glands .

The snake's venom glands are modified salivary glands, and the venom modified saliva.

Almost all the major fins possess spines and venom glands .

The venom glands are modified salivary glands located in the lower jaws.

The venom gland contracts and the venom shoots through a special canal into the wound.

The fangs are hollow and are linked to a venom gland .

The hollow spur is connected to a venom gland situated behind the knee, and can inflict an agonising wound.

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES

Suzanne reacted with angry venom .

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

And the venom that had collected in my blood that day was neutralized by the sight of her.

Black widow venom affects the muscles, and may cause severe cramping in the abdomen and other parts of the body.

Her sense of humor cuts through the venom .

Psychoactive venom of some sort, Jazzbeaux had heard.

Snake venom is usually clear yellow and is dangerous only if it gets into the bloodstream.

The venom of many snakes, especially cobras, acts as a hallucinogen, producing ecstatic visions.

The snake's venom glands are modified salivary glands, and the venom modified saliva.

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