Word Type

Noun

The word "tetanus" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

DPT antitetanic antitetanus tetanal tetanic tetanization tetanize tetany

Context

pathology physiology

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

contraction infection muscle contraction muscular contraction

Type Of (IsA)

bacterial agent clostridium contraction disease infection

Related Terms

anaerobic bacterium faeces intestine

Synonym Network

lockjaw

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