VIPER VENOM
\vˈa͡ɪpə vˈɛnəm], \vˈaɪpə vˈɛnəm], \v_ˈaɪ_p_ə v_ˈɛ_n_ə_m]\
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Venoms from snakes of the viperid family. They tend to be less toxic than elapid or hydrophid venoms and act mainly on the vascular system, interfering with coagulation and capillary membrane integrity and are highly cytotoxic. They contain large amounts of several enzymes, other factors, and some toxins.
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