tetanus
noun
UK/ˈtet.ᵊn.əs/
US/ˈtet.ᵊn.əs/
Definitions of tetanus noun
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)
A severe illness resulting from bacterial entry into the body via minor wounds, causing muscle stiffness and dysfunction, particularly around the mouth.
破傷風
Vaccination is an effective way to prevent tetanus.
接種疫苗是預防破傷風的有效方法。
He needed a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail.
他在踩到生鏽的釘子後需要注射破傷風疫苗。
Tetanus can lead to severe muscle spasms.
破傷風可能導致嚴重的肌肉痙攣。