venenation

venenation
ven·e·na·tion (vĕn'ə-nāʹshən) n.
1. Introduction of a venom into animal tissue.
2. The poisoned condition produced by a venom.
  [From Latin venēnātus, past participle of venēnāre, to poison, from venēnum, venom. See venom.]

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