tetanic

English

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Adjective

tetanic (not comparable)

1. of or relating to tetanus
2. causing tetanus
3. of or relating to tetany
4. causing tetany

Noun

tetanic (plural tetanics)

1. Any substance that causes tetanic spasms.

   Nux vomica, strychnine, and brucine are tetanics.

Anagrams

• entatic, nictate