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Tetanic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characterized by tetanus, a condition characterized by prolonged contraction of skeletal muscles.

Sense 1: Relating to tetanus or its symptoms.

Example Sentence: The patient displayed tetanic spasms in his legs and neck.

Sense 2: Exhibiting or causing continuous muscle contractions.

Example Sentence: The intense electrical stimulation resulted in a tetanic contraction of the muscle.

Sense 3: Producing a sustained, continuous sound.

Example Sentence: The drummer's tetanic beats reverberated throughout the concert hall.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person or animal affected with tetanus.

Example Sentence: The veterinarian treated the tetanic with antitoxins to control muscle contractions.

Part of Speech: Related Products

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