venitus
Venitus is not a term in established scientific nomenclature or medical terminology. It is used primarily in speculative fiction, fan wikis, and world-building glossaries to denote a variety of venom-related concepts. The word appears to be coinage rather than an historically attested term, often derived from Latin roots associated with poison (venenum) and a Latin-like adjectival suffix (-itus). Because there is no canonical definition, meanings of Venitus differ by work and author.
In many fictional settings, Venitus designates one of several concepts. It may refer to a genus of
Scholarly discussion of Venitus is limited to analyses of fictional nomenclature and world-building practices. Outside of