tetanised
/ˈtɛtənaɪzd/
adjective
- Affected by tetanus, a serious bacterial infection that causes muscle stiffness and spasms.
- The wound became tetanised after being contaminated with rust.
- Farmers are often vaccinated to avoid becoming tetanised from soil-borne bacteria.
- The tetanised patient was rushed to the hospital for immediate treatment.
- In a state of extreme stiffness or rigidity, like muscles locked by tetanus.
- After the long hike, his legs felt tetanised and he could barely move.
- The cold wind left his fingers tetanised and numb.
- She stood tetanised with fear, unable to take a step forward.