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TETANIC

Dictionary entry overview: What does tetanic mean?

• TETANIC (adjective)
The adjective TETANIC has 2 senses:

1. of or relating to or causing tetany
2. of or relating to or causing tetanus

Familiarity information: TETANIC used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• TETANIC (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Of or relating to or causing tetany

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

tetany (clinical neurological syndrome characterized by muscular twitching and cramps and (when severe) seizures; associated with calcium deficiency (hypoparathyroidism) or vitamin D deficiency or alkalosis)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Of or relating to or causing tetanus

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

tetanus (an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages)

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