venom – n. poison that is produced by an animal and used to kill or injure another animal
drug-resistant – n. the reduction in effectiveness of a drug
downright – adv. completely or totally
maximize – v. to increase something as much as possible
peptide n. a compound containing two or more amino acids in which the carboxyl group of one acid is linked to the group of other
anaesthetize v. – deprive of feeling or awareness
immobile – adj. unable to move
gland – n. an organ in the body that makes a substance which is used by the body