tetanus
word
Definition
A serious disease caused by bacteria that affects the nervous system and causes muscle stiffness and spasms, often from a dirty wound.
Usage & Nuances
Medical term; usually uncountable ('tetanus', not 'a tetanus'). Seen in phrases like 'tetanus shot' (vaccine) and 'die from tetanus'. It is a preventable disease.
Spanish: tétanosPortuguese (BR): tétanoPortuguese (PT): tétanoChinese (Simplified): 破伤风Chinese (Traditional): 破傷風Hindi: धनुर्वातArabic: الكزازBengali: টিটেনাসRussian: столбнякJapanese: 破傷風Vietnamese: uốn vánKorean: 파상풍Turkish: tetanozUrdu: کٹجنیIndonesian: tetanus
Example Sentences
If you haven’t had a tetanus shot in years, you should see your doctor after getting cut.
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Farm workers are at higher risk for tetanus, so vaccines are really important.
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She got a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail.
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Tetanus is dangerous if you do not get treatment.
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A dirty wound can cause tetanus.
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He was worried about tetanus after accidentally cutting his hand on wire.
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