tetanus (n)
lockjaw (n)

n14185803

type n
lex_filenum 26
def an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds
def spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages
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Hypernym infection
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) tetanic → tetanus
Hyponym infection

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