Tetanus — synonyms, definition

1. tetanus (Noun)

1 synonym
lockjaw
2 definitions

tetanus (Noun) — An acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages.

tetanus (Noun) — A sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses.

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contraction infection muscle contraction muscular contraction