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ven·e·na·tion  audio  (vn-nshn) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. Introduction of a venom into animal tissue.
  2. The poisoned condition produced by a venom.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin venntus, past participle of vennre, to poison, from vennum, venom ; see venom


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