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tetanic.

Of or relating to tetanus.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/təˈtæn.ɪk/
  1. Of or relating to tetanus.

    not-comparable
  2. Causing tetanus.

    not-comparable
  3. Of or relating to tetany.

    not-comparable
  4. Causing tetany.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

From French tétanique.

noun/təˈtæn.ɪk/
  1. Any substance that causes tetanic spasms.

    Nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics.
Where this word comes from

From French tétanique.

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