tetanal

/tɛtɑːnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to tetanus or tetanus toxin

“The hospital has a tetanal vaccination program for all employees.”

2. noun

a toxin or toxin component of Clostridium tetani

“The laboratory analyzed the tetanal sample for research purposes.”

3. noun

an antitoxin for tetanus, especially in the form of a vaccine

“The doctor administered a tetanal shot to the patient after the accident.”

Synonyms

  • antitoxin
  • tetanic
  • tetanogenic

Antonyms

  • antitoxin-neutralizing