All 3 Uses of
tetanus
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- At the end of the first attack I discovered symptoms of tetanus; you confirmed my opinion.†
Chpt 73-74 *
- That the symptoms of tetanus and poisoning by vegetable substances are the same.†
Chpt 73-74
- The similarity in the symptoms of tetanus and poisoning by vegetable substances is so great, that were I obliged to affirm by oath what I have now stated, I should hesitate; I therefore repeat to you, I speak not to a magistrate, but to a friend.†
Chpt 73-74
Definition:
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(tetanus) a bacterial infection typically contracted through a puncture wound with a dirty object -- such as a rusted nail
(prevented by the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine and by subsequent booster shots every 10 years)editor's notes: Also called lockjaw because of muscle spasms that make the patient incapable of opening their jaw.