Synonyms and Antonyms of tetanus

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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'tetanus'

1. (noun) tetanus, lockjaw
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, tetanus

2. (noun) tetanus
a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
Synonyms: lockjaw

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