Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tetanic
Adjective
/təˈtænɪk/
Definition
Pertaining to or resembling tetanus, a condition characterized by prolonged muscle contraction.
Examples
- The patient exhibited tetanic contractions during the examination.
- Scientists studied tetanic responses in muscle fibers under stress.
- After the injury, he experienced tetanic spasms in his arm.
Meaning
The term tetanic describes symptoms or conditions associated with spasm or rigidity of muscles, often as a result of a specific neurological or physiological state.
Synonyms
- Spastic
- Rigid
- Contracted
