tetanize (Meaning)
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tetanize (v. t.)
To throw, as a muscle, into a state of permanent contraction; to cause tetanus in. See Tetanus, n., 2.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tetanize
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tetanize Sentence Examples
- The toxins of tetanus tetanize muscles, causing painful and potentially fatal spasms.
- The surgeon's clumsy movements inadvertently tetanized the patient's heart, resulting in cardiac arrest.
- The electrostatic discharge tetanized the frog's leg muscles, causing them to jump convulsively.
- The athlete's overexertion tetanized his calf muscles, making it impossible to walk.
- The high-frequency electrical stimulation tetanized the experimental animal's respiratory muscles, leading to apnea.
- The child's sudden fright tetanized her vocal cords, rendering her unable to speak.
- The venomous bite of the black widow spider tetanizes its victims, causing severe pain and muscle weakness.
- The panic attack tetanized her, leaving her paralyzed with fear.
- The intense pain tetanized his body, making him writhe and scream uncontrollably.
- The electrical current passing through the spinal cord tetanized the patient's limbs, causing intense spasms.
FAQs About the word tetanize
To throw, as a muscle, into a state of permanent contraction; to cause tetanus in. See Tetanus, n., 2.
No synonyms found.
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The toxins of tetanus tetanize muscles, causing painful and potentially fatal spasms.
The surgeon's clumsy movements inadvertently tetanized the patient's heart, resulting in cardiac arrest.
The electrostatic discharge tetanized the frog's leg muscles, causing them to jump convulsively.
The athlete's overexertion tetanized his calf muscles, making it impossible to walk.
