Definitions for: Lockjaw


[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



Webster (1913) Definition: Lock"jaw`, n. (Med.)
A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion
is suspended; a variety of tetanus.

Synonyms: tetanus

See Also: infection

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