arachnidism

English

WOTD – 3 August 2006

Etymology

From arachnid +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əˈɹæknɪdɪzm/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

arachnidism (uncountable)

  1. The condition of being poisoned as a result of a spider's bite.

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