noun🔗ShareA 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."A deep cut from a rusty nail can lead to tetanus if not properly treated. "diseasemedicineorganismbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA state of muscle tension caused by sustained contraction arising from a rapid series of nerve impulses which do not allow the muscle to relax."The doctor worried the rusty nail could cause tetanus, resulting in prolonged muscle stiffness. "medicinephysiologydiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
