tetanus
noun
UK/ˈtet.ᵊn.əs/
US/ˈtet.ᵊn.əs/
Definitions of tetanus noun
- Uncountable
A severe illness resulting from bacterial entry into the body via minor wounds, causing muscle stiffness and dysfunction, particularly around the mouth.
Vaccination is an effective way to prevent tetanus.
He needed a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail.
Tetanus can lead to severe muscle spasms.