Meaning of the word lockjaw in English
What does lockjaw mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lockjaw
US /ˈlɑːk.dʒɑː/
UK /ˈlɒk.dʒɔː/
Noun
1.
a common name for tetanus, a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms and can lead to death
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with lockjaw.
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Vaccination can prevent lockjaw.
2.
a condition in which the jaws are rigidly closed, typically as a symptom of tetanus
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The patient's severe lockjaw made it difficult to feed him.
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One of the early signs of tetanus is lockjaw.