Tetanus
noun
A severe infection caused by bacteria that enter a wound in the body.
She got a deep cut on her foot and it developed into tetanus.
Often appears as...
- tetanus shot
- tetanus vaccine
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Technical
noun
A condition of continuous muscle contraction, especially a medical condition caused by a toxin.
His muscles remained in a state of tetanus due to the nervous system disorder.
Often appears as...
- sustained tetanus
- tetanus toxin
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Technical
noun
A severe infection caused by bacteria that enter a wound in the body.
She got a deep cut on her foot and it developed into tetanus.
Often appears as...
- tetanus shot
- tetanus vaccine
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A condition of continuous muscle contraction, especially a medical condition caused by a toxin.
His muscles remained in a state of tetanus due to the nervous system disorder.
Often appears as...
- sustained tetanus
- tetanus toxin
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Critical Condition
Tetanus refers to a potentially fatal infection, emphasizing the seriousness of the health issue.
After stepping on a rusty nail, he was rushed to the hospital to prevent tetanus.
Pro Tip 2/3Wound Association
Tetanus is often associated with injuries; mention of the word can evoke imagery of wounds and punctures.
Doctors cleaned her wound to reduce the risk of tetanus.
Pro Tip 3/3Vaccination Link
The term is commonly connected with prevention, specifically through vaccination.
Children receive a tetanus vaccine to protect them from the disease.
Pro Tip 1/3Critical Condition
Tetanus refers to a potentially fatal infection, emphasizing the seriousness of the health issue.
After stepping on a rusty nail, he was rushed to the hospital to prevent tetanus.
Pro Tip 2/3Wound Association
Tetanus is often associated with injuries; mention of the word can evoke imagery of wounds and punctures.
Doctors cleaned her wound to reduce the risk of tetanus.
Pro Tip 3/3Vaccination Link
The term is commonly connected with prevention, specifically through vaccination.
Children receive a tetanus vaccine to protect them from the disease.
Pro Tip 1/3Critical Condition
Tetanus refers to a potentially fatal infection, emphasizing the seriousness of the health issue.
After stepping on a rusty nail, he was rushed to the hospital to prevent tetanus.
Pro Tip 2/3Wound Association
Tetanus is often associated with injuries; mention of the word can evoke imagery of wounds and punctures.
Doctors cleaned her wound to reduce the risk of tetanus.
Pro Tip 3/3Vaccination Link
The term is commonly connected with prevention, specifically through vaccination.
Children receive a tetanus vaccine to protect them from the disease.
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ashle tatty is not and the it'll affect her hearing I think it is a situation where she'll be okay for as long as she's got the main kind of part of the ear she'll still be fine but the I mean the tetanus is not gonna affect her hearing in any way whatsoever obviously bigger ears help to trap sound but it
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Reflections from a...
got tetanus, went to the hospital, no tetanus shots, he died. He was 11 years old. I remember that. An accident in front of our highway, turns out to have been two white truck drivers and a migrant family that happened to be black. We all ran out to help.
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Sewer Diving PIPE National...
dark claustrophobic environment Carlos must remain calm and focused confusion can be death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor
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How to Survive a Chigger...
balloons into a pea sized ball of pain a swollen lesion develops that makes movement difficult but if the lesion gets infected then a painful nuisance becomes a serious medical problem severe cases can lead to tetanus gangrene and
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Survival Guide: Chigoe...
balloons into a pea sized ball of pain a swollen lesion develops that makes movement difficult but if the lesion gets infected then a painful nuisance becomes a serious medical problem severe cases can lead to tetanus gangrene and
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Learning from smallpox:...
can survive in animal carriers, while the bacteria that cause tetanus can even live in the soil. Secondly, individuals infected with smallpox displayed a characteristic rash, making them easy to identify, even without a lab test.
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3 ways to build a happy...
So in a modern society, we know that prevention is better than cure. We vaccinate against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles. We have awareness campaigns for melanoma, stroke, diabetes -- all important campaigns.
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One of the most epic...
an incoming boat crushed his foot against the dock. Within a month, tetanus had claimed his life. Fortunately, John Roebling's son, Washington, was also a trained engineer and took over his father’s role.
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Sewer Diver Loves His...
remain calm and focused confusion can mean death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor
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Sewer Diving PIPE National...
star cluster confusion can be done Carlos tries not to think about the super bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid
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Safari Live - Day 35 PIPE...
ashle tatty is not and the it'll affect her hearing I think it is a situation where she'll be okay for as long as she's got the main kind of part of the ear she'll still be fine but the I mean the tetanus is not gonna affect her hearing in any way whatsoever obviously bigger ears help to trap sound but it
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Reflections from a...
got tetanus, went to the hospital, no tetanus shots, he died. He was 11 years old. I remember that. An accident in front of our highway, turns out to have been two white truck drivers and a migrant family that happened to be black. We all ran out to help.
Video examples
Sewer Diving PIPE National...
dark claustrophobic environment Carlos must remain calm and focused confusion can be death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor
Video examples
How to Survive a Chigger...
balloons into a pea sized ball of pain a swollen lesion develops that makes movement difficult but if the lesion gets infected then a painful nuisance becomes a serious medical problem severe cases can lead to tetanus gangrene and
Video examples
Survival Guide: Chigoe...
balloons into a pea sized ball of pain a swollen lesion develops that makes movement difficult but if the lesion gets infected then a painful nuisance becomes a serious medical problem severe cases can lead to tetanus gangrene and
Video examples
Learning from smallpox:...
can survive in animal carriers, while the bacteria that cause tetanus can even live in the soil. Secondly, individuals infected with smallpox displayed a characteristic rash, making them easy to identify, even without a lab test.
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3 ways to build a happy...
So in a modern society, we know that prevention is better than cure. We vaccinate against polio, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, measles. We have awareness campaigns for melanoma, stroke, diabetes -- all important campaigns.
Video examples
One of the most epic...
an incoming boat crushed his foot against the dock. Within a month, tetanus had claimed his life. Fortunately, John Roebling's son, Washington, was also a trained engineer and took over his father’s role.
Video examples
Sewer Diver Loves His...
remain calm and focused confusion can mean death Carlos tries not to think about the soup of bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid and cholera his suit protects him but it is an armor
Video examples
Sewer Diving PIPE National...
star cluster confusion can be done Carlos tries not to think about the super bacteria he's swimming in including tetanus typhoid
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Dave Barry
American Journalist
As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.
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Dave Barry
American Journalist
As a child, I was more afraid of tetanus shots than, for example, Dracula.
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