noun Download 🔗Share A serious and often fatal disease caused by the infection of an open wound with the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, found in soil and the intestines and faeces of animals. Examples : "A deep cut from a rusty nail can lead to tetanus if not properly treated. " disease medicine organism biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A state of muscle tension caused by sustained contraction arising from a rapid series of nerve impulses which do not allow the muscle to relax. Examples : "The doctor worried the rusty nail could cause tetanus, resulting in prolonged muscle stiffness. " medicine physiology disease body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading