latrodectism


latrodectism

 [lat″ro-dek´tizm] the morbid condition caused by the venomous bite of spiders of the genus Latrodectus; see spider bite.

latrodectism

(lat?ro-dek'tizm) [ Latrodectus + Gr. -ismos, condition] The toxic reaction to the bite of spiders of the genus Latrodectus. See: spider, black widow