LYCOS RETRIEVER
Black Widow: Body
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The Black Widow was once more embroiled in the schemes of the Hand when she attempted to prevent them from stealing the body of their master warrior, Kirigi, from the morgue. The Hand struck Natasha down with poisons that killed her, but Stone of the Chaste restored her to life. She joined forces with Daredevil and Stone against the Hand when they attempted to revive Elektra. Natasha guessed at the time that Elektra had been successfully revived, but kept this from Matt for his own good.
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Because of the possible severity of black widow bites, immediate medical attention is important. Physicians can intravenously inject calcium gluconate to counteract most effects of the toxin. The injection helps bolster levels of calcium salts that are depressed by the effects of the bite. A black widow antiserum ... is available, although effects usually are less dramatic than the calcium gluconate treatment. First aid prior to the physician visit involves treating the bite site with antiseptics to prevent infections and trying to keep the patient quiet and warm. Because the toxin moves quickly in the body, attempting to suck out the poison is ineffective.
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The black widow is a medium-sized spider whose body is about a half-inch long. The name is derived from the mistaken belief that the female invariably kills the male after mating. Two species are common to the United States.
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