tetanic

(te tanik)

adjective

of, like, characterized by, or producing tetanus

Origin: L tetanicus < Gr tetanikos < tetanos, a spasm: see tetanus

noun

any drug, as strychnine, capable of producing tetanic spasms of the muscles

See tetanic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, relating to, or causing tetanus.
  2. Of, relating to, or causing tetany.

Related Forms:

  • te·tanˈi·cal·ly adverb

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