arachnidism
noun
arach·nid·ism
-nə-ˌdiz-əm 
: 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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“Arachnidism.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/arachnidism. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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