tetanize
[ tet-n-ahyz ]
/ ˈtɛt nˌaɪz /
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verb (used with object), tet·a·nized, tet·a·niz·ing.Physiology.
to induce tetanus in (a muscle).
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Also especially British, tet·a·nise .
OTHER WORDS FROM tetanize
tet·a·ni·za·tion, nounWords nearby tetanize
Tet, tetanic, tetaniform, tetanigenous, tetanism, tetanize, tetano-, tetanode, tetanoid, tetanospasmin, tetanus
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British Dictionary definitions for tetanize
tetanize
tetanise
/ (ˈtɛtəˌnaɪz) /
verb
(tr) to induce tetanus in (a muscle); affect (a muscle) with tetanic spasms
Derived forms of tetanize
tetanization or tetanisation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for tetanize
tetanize
[ tĕt′n-īz′ ]
v.
To affect with tetanic convulsions; produce or induce tetanus in.
Other words from tetanize
tet′a•ni•za′tion (tĕt′n-ĭ-zā′shən) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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