necrotic arachnidism

necrotic arachnidism

arachnidism caused by spiders belonging to the genus Loxosceles; cutaneous necrosis develops at the bite site, with slow healing and possible disfigurement.

ne·crot·ic ar·ach·ni·dism

(nĕ-krot'ik ă-rak'ni-dizm) Systemic poisoning caused by spiders belonging to the genus Loxosceles; cutaneous necrosis develops at the bite site, with slow healing and possible disfigurement.