Definition of tetanuses

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  • tetanuses is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
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Definition of tetanuses

  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. lockjaw
  • a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses (noun)

See definition of tetanuses in Merriam Webster