Brazilian Portugese Meaning of lockjaw

tétano

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Definitions and Meaning of lockjaw in English

Wordnet

lockjaw (n)

an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages

Webster

lockjaw (n.)

A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion is suspended; a variety of tetanus.

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tétano

an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur dur

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locking pliers => Alicate de trava, locking => bloqueio, lock-gate => comporta, locket => medalhão, locker-room => vestiário,