snake venom

• Токсичное вещество, вырабатываемое змеями, используемое для самозащиты и охоты, которое может вызывать паралич, повреждение тканей или смерть у жертв или угроз.

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.

   Токсичное вещество змей

   • 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.

   Медицинское и исследовательское применение

   • 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.