arach·nid·ism
n : poisoning caused by the bite or sting of an arachnid (as a spider, tick, or scorpion) : esp : a syndrome marked by extreme pain and muscular rigidity due to the bite of a black widow spider .
Similar sounding terms: arach·noid·ism
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