tetanic
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3TETANIC + NOUN
character, contraction
PREP.
in
ADV.
quite
Definitions
adj
Of or relating to tetanus.
This condition of muscle, this fusion of a number of simple spasms into an apparently smooth, continuous effort, is known as tetanus, or tetanic contraction.
“The convulsions were of a peculiar violence, Dr. Wilkins. I am sorry you were not here in time to witness them. They were quite—tetanic in character.”
Causing tetanus.
Of or relating to tetany.
Causing tetany.
noun
Any substance that causes tetanic spasms.
Nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics.
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3This condition of muscle, this fusion of a number of simple spasms into an apparently smooth, continuous effort, is known as tetanus, or tetanic contraction.
Wiktionary“The convulsions were of a peculiar violence, Dr. Wilkins. I am sorry you were not here in time to witness them. They were quite—tetanic in character.”
WiktionaryNux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics.
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