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Staralien Set Back By Infectious Disease Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TETANUS" which means:
- 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "He had to get a tetanus shot after stepping on a rusty nail."
- • "The doctor diagnosed him with tetanus after examining his symptoms."
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