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TETANIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or causing tetanus
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
tetanus (an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of or relating to or causing tetany
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
tetany (clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis)
