Ch 27 Key Terms Flashcards
1
Q
antivenom
A
a biological material (antibodies) administered to a patient to counteract exposure to a specific kind of venom; is produced by injecting the venom into an animal and then harvesting the antibodies that the animal makes against the venom.
2
Q
bullae
A
large blisters containing clear or bloody fluid.
3
Q
envenomation
A
poisonous effects caused by bites or stings.
4
Q
necrosis
A
death of tissue.
5
Q
rash
A
a temporary eruption on the skin.
