tetanizing
/ˈtɛtənaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing or relating to a state of prolonged muscle contraction, like in tetanus.
- In the lab, they studied the tetanizing properties of certain nerve poisons.
- The doctor explained that the tetanizing spasms could be life-threatening without treatment.
- The tetanizing effect of the toxin made the patient's jaw lock tight.
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