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tetanic

/tɪˈtæn.ɪk/

Übersetzung: Den Wundstarrkrampf (Tetanus) betreffend oder dadurch verursacht; außerdem eine anhaltende Muskelkontraktion ohne Erschlaffung bezeichnend.

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adjective

C2formalcommonmedical/tɪˈtæn.ɪk/

Relating to or characterized by tetanus; specifically, describing a sustained muscle contraction without relaxation.

  • 🇩🇪Den Wundstarrkrampf (Tetanus) betreffend oder dadurch verursacht; außerdem eine anhaltende Muskelkontraktion ohne Erschlaffung bezeichnend.
  1. Relating to tetanus C2 formal medical

    Of or relating to the disease tetanus, a serious bacterial infection causing muscle stiffness and spasms.

    • The patient exhibited tetanic contractions in his jaw muscles.
    • Tetanic spasms are a hallmark symptom of the infection.
    • Doctors administered a tetanic antitoxin to neutralize the toxin.

    🇩🇪Wundstarrkrampf betreffend

  2. Relating to tetany C2 formal medical

    Of or relating to tetany, a condition characterized by involuntary muscle cramps and spasms due to low calcium levels.

    • The tetanic response was triggered by a severe electrolyte imbalance.
    • Hypocalcemia can lead to tetanic muscle contractions.
    • The patient's tetanic symptoms subsided after calcium supplementation.

    🇩🇪Tetanie betreffend