tetanize

[tet-n-ahyz]

verb (used with object), tet·a·nized, tet·a·niz·ing. Physiology.

to induce tetanus in (a muscle).

Also especially British, tet·a·nise.

Origin of tetanize

First recorded in 1840–50; tetan(us) + -ize

Related formstet·a·ni·za·tion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for tetanize

tetanize

tetanise

verb

(tr) to induce tetanus in (a muscle); affect (a muscle) with tetanic spasms

Derived Formstetanization or tetanisation, noun

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tetanize in Medicine

tetanize

[tĕt′n-īz′]

v.

To affect with tetanic convulsions; produce or induce tetanus in.

Related formstet′a•ni•za′tion (tĕt′n-ĭ-zā′shən) n.