English Meaning & Definitions
A serious bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, characterized by muscle spasms, rigidity, and lockjaw.
- “É fundamental tomar a vacina contra o tétano a cada dez anos.”
- “O ferimento profundo com metal enferrujado aumenta o risco de contrair tétano.”
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Derived from the Ancient Greek 'tétanos' (stretching, tension, spasm), from the verb 'teínein' (to stretch). It entered Portuguese via the Latin 'tetanus', referring to the characteristic muscular rigidity caused by the infection.
Think of 'tension'—the bacteria causes your muscles to go into extreme, painful tension.
Frequently Asked Questions About “tétano”
1. What is the meaning of “tétano” in English?
In English, tétano (noun) is defined as: “A serious bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, characterized by muscle spasms, rigidity, and lockjaw.”.
2. How do you use “tétano” in a sentence?
“É fundamental tomar a vacina contra o tétano a cada dez anos.”
3. What are English synonyms of “tétano”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “tétano”?
Derived from the Ancient Greek 'tétanos' (stretching, tension, spasm), from the verb 'teínein' (to stretch). It entered Portuguese via the Latin 'tetanus', referring to the characteristic muscular rigidity caused by the infection.
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