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tetanize.

To throw (a muscle etc.) into a state of permanent contraction; to cause tetanus in.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb
  1. To throw (a muscle etc.) into a state of permanent contraction; to cause tetanus in.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

From French tétaniser.

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