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antitetanic

adjectivemasculinetécnico/ɐ̃titɨtɐˈniku/rare

an·ti·te·tâ·ni·co

Definition

That counteracts or prevents tetanus.
An antitetanic vaccine is part of the standard immunization schedule.
Antitetanic serum is administered after certain injuries.

Etymology

Do grego 'anti-' (contra) + 'tetanikós' (relativo ao tétano).

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