Category: T

Tetanus toxin modified so that its toxicity is greatly reduced, while retaining its capacity to promote active immunity. Tetanus toxoid serves as a immunization administered for the prevention of tetanus, commonly referred to as lockjaw.  

Cephalic tetanus combined with paralysis of the facial or other cranial nerve.  

Tetanus of very young infants, usually due to infection of the navel caused by using nonsterile technique in ligating the umbilical cord.  

A form of tetanus in which the body is bent sideways.  

Tetanus in which the body is bent backward.  

Appliance for the production of tetanic motor spasms mechanically by electrical stimulation of a nerve.  

Production of tetanus or tetanic spasms by induction of the disease. The triggering of tetanus-related spasms.  

Persistent muscular hypertonicity resembling tetanus, especially in infants.  

A tonic convulsion with constant muscular contraction.  

Letters or figures of various sizes printed on paper. These are used in testing visual acuity.