Tetanus word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "tetanus" word

[noun] a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
[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

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\Tet"a*nus\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? stretched, ? to stretch.] 1. (Med.) A painful and usually fatal disease, resulting generally from a wound, and having as its principal symptom persistent spasm of the voluntary muscles. When the muscles of the lower jaw are affected, it is called {locked-jaw}, or {lickjaw}, and it takes various names from the various incurvations of the body resulting from the spasm. 2. (Physiol.) That condition of a muscle in which it is in a state of continued vibratory contraction, as when stimulated by a series of induction shocks.

Synonyms for tetanus

lockjaw

See also: contraction | infection | muscular contraction |

The fun area, different aproach to word »tetanus«

Let's analyse "tetanus" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Three vowels. 42.9% of vowels is 4.3% more then average English word. Written in backwards: SUNATET. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: - . - .- -. ..- ...

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: tetanus: 5 + 1 + 3 = 9, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: tetanus: 2 + 5 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 3 + 1 = 19, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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