Pronunciation: /ˈtɛtənəs/
noun a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle contractions, particularly in the jaw and neck
A1 Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection.
A2 It is important to get a tetanus shot every ten years.
B1 The doctor recommended a tetanus vaccination after the injury.
B2 Tetanus can cause muscle stiffness and difficulty swallowing.
C1 Proper wound care is essential to prevent tetanus infection.
C2 The tetanus toxoid vaccine is highly effective in preventing the disease.
adjective related to or characteristic of tetanus
A1 I heard that rusty nails can cause tetanus.
A2 It is important to get a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty object.
B1 The doctor recommended a tetanus booster for my upcoming trip.
B2 She experienced tetanus symptoms after getting a deep wound.
C1 The tetanus vaccine has greatly reduced the number of cases worldwide.
C2 The tetanus toxoid is an essential component of the vaccine.
formal The doctor recommended getting a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail.
informal I heard you might need a tetanus booster if you cut yourself with that old knife.
slang I better go get a tetanus jab before it's too late.
figurative His negative attitude was like a mental tetanus, infecting everyone around him.
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