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tetanus
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/ˈtɛtɐnu/te·ta·no
Definition
1A serious, non-contagious infectious disease caused by the toxin of the bacterium 'Clostridium tetani', which enters the body through wounds and causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness.
Usage examples
“A tetanus booster shot is recommended every ten years.”
“Stepping on a rusty nail can lead to tetanus.”
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Common combinations
tetanus vaccinecontract tetanustetanus symptomstetanus shot