adj
Meaning 1
Of or relating to tetanus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Standard Lemma guide
tetanic
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/təˈtæn.ɪk/
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rhymes with -ænɪk
adj
Meaning 2
Causing tetanus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Meaning 3
Of or relating to tetany.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adj
Meaning 4
Causing tetany.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Meaning 5
Any substance that causes tetanic spasms.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
- Nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics.
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adjective
Meaning 6
of or relating to or causing tetanus
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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adjective
Meaning 7
of or relating to or causing tetany
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History
Etymology
From French tétanique.