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TETANUS Synonyms

There is 1 synonym of the word tetanus. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word tetanus. (close relations)

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lockjaw
nounn
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

Best Hypernyms For TETANUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tetanus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
contraction infection
Phrases (2)
muscle contractionmuscular contraction

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