ARACHNIDISM


Meaning of ARACHNIDISM in English

-nə̇ˌdizəm noun

( -s )

Etymology: arachnid + -ism

: poisoning caused by the bite or sting of an arachnid (as a spider, tick, or scorpion) ; especially : a syndrome marked by extreme pain and muscular rigidity due to the bite of a black widow spider

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