tetanus
nounmasculinetécnico/ˈtɛtɐnu/medium
te·ta·no
Definition
A 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.
A tetanus booster shot is recommended every ten years.
Stepping on a rusty nail can lead to tetanus.
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Common collocations
tetanus vaccinecontract tetanustetanus symptomstetanus shot
Etymology
Do latim 'tetanus', e do grego 'tetanos' (rigidez, espasmo).