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tetanus meaning and definition
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Definition of 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
- synonyms: lockjaw
- a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
Source: Princeton University Wordnet