Meaning of LOCKJAW
| Pronunciation: | | 'lâk`jo
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| | Definition: | | [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 |
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| | Synonyms: | | tetanus |
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| | See Also: | | infection | |
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| | Definition: | | \Lock"jaw`\, n. (Med.)
A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion
is suspended; a variety of tetanus.
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