Tetanus Definition & Meaning
tetanus
- noun
- 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
- a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
"Tetanus" in song lyrics
See how tetanus is used in real songs:
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"Take a look from within, Shay locks jaws like tetanus"
7L & Esoteric f/ Beyonder — Axe Hurlers -
"So check this, Hilltop locks jaws like tetanus"
Hilltop Hoods — Circuit Breaker -
"Bite me and you'll catch more shots to the stomach then tetanus"
RZA (Bobby Digital) f/ Black Knights, Killa Sin, P.R. Terrorist — Terrorist (Japanese Version)
Words that rhyme with tetanus
Usage tips for "tetanus"
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