Tetanic

Pronunciation: /tɛˈtænɪk/

Tetanic (adjective)

  1. Describing a condition where muscles become stiff and cannot relax.
  2. Connected to or caused by the disease tetanus.

Examples

  • The athlete experienced tetanic cramps after the intense workout.
  • Tetanic contractions can occur during prolonged physical exertion.

Common collocations: tetanic cramps, tetanic contractions, tetanic symptoms, tetanic spasms

Synonyms of Tetanic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Tetanic

  • describing the opposite of rigidity in muscles