tetanic
Americanadjective
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Pathology. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by tetanus.
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Medicine/Medical. noting a medicine or poison that can cause tetanic spasms of the muscles.
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Etymology
Origin of tetanic
1720–30; < Latin tetanicus < Greek tetanikós, equivalent to tétan ( os ) spasm, tetanus + -ikos -ic
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Trismus, tris′mus, n. tetanic spasm of the muscles of mastication, lockjaw.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Also in the more severe forms of nerve injury tetanic contractions may be set up in the paralysed muscles, by closure of the current either at the anode or kathode.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 3 "Electrostatics" to "Engis" by Various
The specific germ remains at the point of infection, and produces toxins that cause tetanic contractions of the muscles.
From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.
The motor reaction then manifests itself in laughing, crying, or deglutitory spasms, and, if the irritation be of the severest kind, epileptic or tetanic spasms in addition.
From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Talbot, Eugene S.
A slight feverish attack may mark the onset of the tetanic condition, or the patient may feel perfectly well until the spasms begin.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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