tetanization
/ˌtɛtənəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- A state of continuous muscle contraction caused by rapid nerve stimulation.
- In the lab, the students observed tetanization in the frog leg muscle after applying a high-frequency electrical current.
- Tetanization can be harmful if it lasts too long, leading to muscle fatigue and pain.
- The doctor explained that tetanization occurs when a muscle receives signals too quickly to relax between contractions.