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physiological tetanus 1. physiological tetanus. 2. a highly fatal disease caused by the bacillus Clostridium tetani, characterized by muscle spasms and convulsions. The bacilli are prevalent in rural areas and grow in the intestines of humans and other animals.
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Tetanus: Not Just from Bites and Rusty Nails Tetanus is a disease caused by a toxin that is secreted by a bacterium known as Clostridium tetani. These bacteria are anaerobic, meaning that they grow in conditions where there is no oxygen, such as a deep bite wound or puncture.
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Lab Exam 3 increased heart rate due to extracellular calcium and thus more sodium enters during action potentials this leading to more contractions and possible tetany Tetany a condition marked by intermittent muscular spasms, caused by malfunction of the parathyroid glands and a consequent deficiency of calcium
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- Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infection characterized by muscle spasms. In the most common type the spasms begin in the jaw and then progress to the rest of the body. These spasms usually last a few minutes each time and occur frequently for three to four weeks.
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Everything you need to know about tetanus Tetanus (or lockjaw) is a serious infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria which produce a toxin that affects the brain and nervous system. The toxin leads to stiffness in the jaw muscles as well as other muscles.etanus symptoms usually emerge about 10 days after initial infection, however this can vary from 4 days to about 3 weeks, and in some cases may take months. In general, the further the injury site is from the central nervous system, the longer the incubation period.
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tetany Find out information about latent tetany. condition of mineral imbalance in the body that results in severe muscle spasms. Tetany occurs when the concentration of calcium ions in extracellular... Explanation of latent tetany
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Tetanus Tetanus is caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani, whose spores (the dormant form) are found in soil, street dust, and animal feces. The bacteria enter the body through cuts and abrasions but will multiply only in an environment that is anaerobic, or oxygen-free.efinition. Tetanus, also called lockjaw, is a serious disease of the nervous system that can cause uncontrolled muscle spasms and death. It is caused by toxins (poisons) produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.
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- Definition of Trismus. 1  1. n. 2  1. lockjaw [n -ES] : TRISMIC [adj] - See also: lockjaw. 3  1. Motor disturbance of the trigeminal nerve, especially spasm of the masticatory muscles, with difficulty in opening the mouth, a characteristic early symptom of tetanus.
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What is tetanus? What Is Tetanus? Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system and causes muscles throughout the body to tighten. Tetanus is also called lockjaw, because the infection often causes muscle contractions in the jaw and neck, but it can eventually spread to other parts of the body.
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Tetanus Knowledge center. Tetanus (or lockjaw) is a serious infection caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria which produce a toxin that affects the brain and nervous system.The toxin leads to stiffness in the jaw muscles as well as other muscles.etanus is caused by the Clostridium tetani bacterium. Clostridium tetani spores are able to survive for a long time outside of the body. They are most commonly found in animal manure and contaminated soil, but may exist virtually anywhere.
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Tetanus Tetanus Overview. Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by contamination of wounds with the bacteria Clostridium tetani, and/or the spores they produce that live in the soil and animal feces.Tetanus has been recognized for centuries.etanus spores are found throughout the environment, usually in soil, dust, and animal waste. The usual locations for the bacteria to enter the body are puncture wounds, such as those caused by rusty nails, splinters, or even insect bites.
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- Tetanus is a potentially deadly infection of the nervous system caused by bacteria known as Clostridium tetani (C. tetani). Tetanus can occur when spores of these bacteria enter the body through an open wound that comes in contact with soil contaminated with the bacteria.etanus is a potentially deadly infection of the nervous system caused by bacteria known as Clostridium tetani (C. tetani). Tetanus can occur when spores of these bacteria enter the body through an open wound that comes in contact with soil contaminated with the bacteria.
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- Medical Definition of TETANUS. 1. a: an acute infectious disease characterized by tonic spasm of voluntary muscles and especially of the muscles of the jaw and caused by the specific toxin produced by a bacterium of the genus Clostridium (C.tetani) which is usually introduced through a wound—compare lockjaw b: tetanus bacillus. 2.. a: an acute infectious disease characterized by tonic spasm of voluntary muscles and especially of the muscles of the jaw and caused by the specific toxin produced by a bacterium of the genus Clostridium (C. tetani) which is usually introduced through a wound—compare lockjaw b: tetanus bacillus. 2.
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Tetanus Tetanus bacteria usually enter the body through a dirty puncture wound, cut, scrape or some other break in the skin. Once inside the skin, they multiply and produce a toxin, or poison, that affects the body's nerves. This toxin causes severe muscle spasms, cramps and seizures.
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- 1. tetanus in which stimuli to a particular muscle are repeated so rapidly that decrease of tension between stimuli cannot be detected. The definition information for complete tetanus is provided by Stedman's.
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- What is tetany? Tetany is a symptom characterized by muscle cramps, spasms or tremors. These repetitive actions of the muscles happen when your muscle contracts uncontrollably. Tetany may occur in any muscle in your body, such as those in your face, fingers or calves. The muscle cramping associated with tetany can be long lasting and painful.
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Tetanus In severe cases, the muscles used to breathe can spasm, causing a lack of oxygen to the brain and other organs that may possibly lead to death. The disease in humans is the result of infection of a wound with the spores of the bacteria Clostridium tetani.
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Tetanus Tetanus is an acute, often fatal, disease caused by an. exotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium tetani. It is. characterized by generalized rigidity and convulsive spasms. of skeletal muscles. The muscle stiffness usually involves the. jaw (lockjaw) and neck and then becomes generalized.
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Understanding Tetanus -- the Basics Tetanus is a dangerous nerve ailment caused by the toxin of a common bacterium, Clostridium tetani. Bacterial spores are found in soil -- most frequently in cultivated soil, least frequently in virgin soil.
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Tetany Definition. Tetany is a state of hyperexcitability of the central and peripheral nervous systems that results from abnormally reduced concentrations of ions (i.e., Ca 2+, Mg 2+, or H + [alkalosis]) in the fluid bathing nerve cells. ICD‐9‐CM Code
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tetanus Clostridium tetani, an anaerobic bacillus that enters the body through an abrasion, puncture wound, burn, or laceration; characterized by headache, irritability, and painful muscle spasms that cause risus sardonicus, lockjaw, laryngeal spasm, and opisthotonos. Can be fatal. Tetanus: characteristic muscle spasms.etanus is a rare but often fatal disease that affects the central nervous system by causing painful muscular contractions. It begins when tetanus bacteria enter the body, usually through a wound or cut exposed to contaminated soil.
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Definition of Tetany Tetany: A condition that is due usually to low blood calcium (hypocalcemia) and is characterized by spasms of the hands and feet, cramps, spasm of the voice box (larynx), and overactive neurological reflexes.
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Tetanus Tetanus bacteria usually enter the body through a dirty puncture wound, cut, scrape or some other break in the skin. Once inside the skin, they multiply and produce a toxin, or poison, that affects the body's nerves. This toxin causes severe muscle spasms, cramps and seizures. Spasms in the jaw muscles produce lockjaw.
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- latent tetany tetany elicited by the application of electrical and mechanical stimulation. parathyroid tetany (parathyroprival tetany) tetany due to removal or hypofunctioning of the parathyroid glands.
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tetanus Pathology. an infectious, often fatal disease caused by a specific bacterium that enters the body through wounds and characterized by respiratory paralysis and tonic spasms and rigidity of the voluntary muscles, especially those of the neck and lower jaw.
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Tetanus Tetanus is an infectious disease caused by contamination of wounds with the bacteria Clostridium tetani, and/or the spores they produce that live in the soil and animal feces. Tetanus has been recognized for centuries.