Definitions

1. verb

to induce tetanus in an animal, especially by introducing tetanus spores into a wound

“The veterinarian tried to tetanise the infected animal to study the disease.”

2. verb

to cause tetanus in an animal, especially by introducing tetanus spores into a wound

“The wound had been tetanised, and the animal was at risk of death.”

3. verb

to introduce tetanus spores into a wound, especially to cause tetanus in an animal

“The bacteria tetanised the animal’s wound, causing severe pain and spasms.”

4. verb

to infect with tetanus

“The animal was tetanised by the bacteria in the wound.”