tetanus - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses

Synonyms

• tetanus

More generic

• contraction
• muscle contraction
• muscular contraction

Noun

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

Synonyms

• lockjaw
• tetanus

More generic

• infection

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