Translation of Tetanus into russian. Definitions, Examples.

Translation of "tetanus" into Russian

Noun

tetanus

tetanuses pl

tetani pl

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection.

Столбняк - это серьезная бактериальная инфекция.

Noun

A bacterial disease marked by rigidity and spasms of the voluntary muscles, caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani.

The patient was diagnosed with tetanus after stepping on a rusty nail.

In physiology, a sustained contraction of a muscle resulting from a rapid succession of nerve impulses with no relaxation phase.

At higher stimulation frequencies the muscle develops tetanus, producing a smooth, sustained force.

Adjective

Relating to tetanus, its causative bacterium, or its prevention.

She received a tetanus booster before travelling abroad.

tetanus infection

Tetanus infection can be life-threatening if not treated.

инфекция столбняка

Инфекция столбняка может быть опасной для жизни, если ее не лечить.

tetanus risk

Farm workers have a higher tetanus risk due to exposure to soil.

риск столбняка

Работники фермы имеют более высокий риск столбняка из-за контакта с почвой.

tetanus antitoxin

The patient was administered a tetanus antitoxin after sustaining a deep wound.

столбнячный антитоксин

Пациенту ввели столбнячный антитоксин после получения глубокой раны.