tetanic

• Relativo al tétanos o caracterizado por él; en particular, se dice de una contracción muscular sostenida sin relajación.

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

1. Relating to tetanusC2formalmedical

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

   relativo al tétanos

   • 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.

2. C2formalmedical

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

   Tetánico

   • 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.