tetaniform

/tɛtəˈnɪfɔrm/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or having the characteristics of tetanus

“The doctor examined the patient’s symptoms to determine if they were tetaniform.”

2. noun

a state or condition resembling tetanus

“The tetaniform spasm caused the patient a great deal of pain.”

Synonyms

  • spastic
  • tetanic

Antonyms

  • relaxed
  • tonic