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tetanic

Pronunciation: /tɪˈtanɪk/
Definition of tetanic

adjective

  • relating to or characteristic of tetanus, especially in connection with tonic muscle spasm.

Derivatives

tetanically

adverb

Origin:

early 18th century: via Latin from Greek tetanikos, from tetanos (see tetanus)

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Definition of tetanic in the US English dictionary
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