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==Coralmyn==

'''Coralmyn''' (pronounced: /ˈkɔːrəlmaɪn/) is a [[biological antivenom]] derived from the [[serum]] of animals that have been immunized against the venom of the [[coral snake]]. 

===Etymology===

The term "Coralmyn" is a combination of the words "coral", referring to the type of snake the antivenom is designed to counteract, and "myn", a suffix often used in pharmaceutical naming to denote a medicine or drug.

===Usage===

Coralmyn is used in the treatment of [[envenomation]] caused by the bite of a coral snake. It works by neutralizing the venom and preventing it from causing further damage to the body. The antivenom is typically administered intravenously and should be given as soon as possible after the bite has occurred.

===Related Terms===

* [[Antivenom]]: A medication made from antibodies which is used to treat certain venomous bites and stings.
* [[Coral snake]]: A venomous snake that is native to North America. Its venom can cause serious harm to humans.
* [[Envenomation]]: The process by which venom is injected into some animal by the bite or sting of a venomous creature.
* [[Serum]]: The clear, yellowish part of blood that carries water and nutrients to all the cells in the body.

[[Category:Medicine]]
[[Category:Pharmacology]]
[[Category:Toxicology]]

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