Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tetanize
verb
/ˈtɛtəˌnaɪz/
Definition
To induce a state of tetanus in muscles or to cause a condition of sustained muscular contraction.
Examples
- The doctor explained how the toxin can tetanize the muscle, leading to stiffness and spasms.
- In laboratory studies, researchers can tetanize frogs’ muscle fibers to observe their responses.
Meaning
The process of causing muscles to contract continuously, often associated with certain neurological conditions or infections.
Synonyms
- spasm
- contract
- twitch
