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. Synonym: lockjaw.
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Words linked to "Tetanus" : muscular contraction, infection, muscle contraction, lockjaw, contraction, tetanus antitoxin |
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