Venom

(ven' -em). The poison secreted by certain reptiles and insects, as the rattlesnake, the scorpion, etc. V. -albumin, the albumin of the venom of a snake. V. -globulin, a globulin found in snake-poisons; there are various kinds described. V. -peptone, a peptone found in the venom of certain serpents. V., Quickening, V., Vital, semen.