also: へびどく
noun
snake venom; snake toxin
Refers to the toxic secretion of snakes, used in medical, biological, or general contexts.
蛇毒には神経毒や出血毒など、さまざまな種類がある。
Snake venom includes various types such as neurotoxins and hemotoxins.
彼は蛇毒の研究で知られている。
He is known for his research on snake venom.
Compound of 蛇 (snake) and 毒 (poison). The reading じゃどく uses the on'yomi of both characters, while へびどく uses the kun'yomi for 蛇 and on'yomi for 毒.