tetanus

名詞

UK/ˈtet.ᵊn.əs/
US/ˈtet.ᵊn.əs/

定義 tetanus 名詞

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    A severe illness resulting from bacterial entry into the body via minor wounds, causing muscle stiffness and dysfunction, particularly around the mouth.

    破伤风

    • Vaccination is an effective way to prevent tetanus.

      接种疫苗是预防破伤风的有效方法。

    • He needed a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail.

      他在踩到生锈的钉子后需要注射破伤风疫苗。

    • Tetanus can lead to severe muscle spasms.

      破伤风可能导致严重的肌肉痉挛。