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"Lockjaw" Definition

noun

An early sign of tetanus, in which the jaw is locked closed because of a tonic spasm of the muscles of mastication. Also called trismus.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

See tetanus.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

An early symptom of tetanus characterized by spasm of the jaw muscles and inability to open the jaws.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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