snake venom

• Substância tóxica produzida por serpentes, usada para defesa e caça, que pode causar paralisia, danos aos tecidos ou morte na presa ou na vítima.

A toxic substance produced by snakes, used for self-defense and hunting, which can cause paralysis, tissue damage, or death in prey or threats.

1. Toxic substance from snakesB2formal

   A complex mixture of proteins and enzymes produced by venomous snakes, used for immobilizing prey and self-defense.

   Veneno de cobra

   • Snake venom can cause paralysis or tissue damage in victims.
   • Antivenom is developed by injecting small amounts of snake venom into animals.
   • The composition of snake venom varies greatly between different species.

2. Medical and research useC1formal

   Snake venom studied for its potential in creating drugs and treatments for various conditions.

   Uso médico e em pesquisa

   • Researchers are exploring snake venom for new painkillers.
   • Certain components of snake venom are used in blood clotting research.
   • Snake venom has shown promise in treating some types of cancer.