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  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Fields of Study
  2. zoology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. zoology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Fields of Study
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. anatomy and morphology
  3. animal anatomy
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms
  1. Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry
  2. animal welfare
  3. laboratory animal procedures
  4. bodily secretions and exudates
  5. venoms
  6. snake venoms

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snake venoms

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Definition

  • Information Solutions or mixtures of toxic and nontoxic substances elaborated by snake (Ophidia) salivary glands for the purpose of killing prey or disabling predators and delivered by grooved or hollow fangs. They usually contain enzymes, toxins, and other factors.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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