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What is another word for lockjaw?

Another word for lockjaw is tetanus


What is lock-jaw?

Lockjaw is another word for the medical condition tetanus. Tetanus is caused by bacteria and causes stiffness in the jaw and neck. The bacteria which causes tetanus is found everywhere and is contracted by touching a contaminated item with a part of your body that is punctured or cut.


Why is tetanus called lockjaw?

Lockjaw is another name for tetanus. They refer to the same disease.


What language is tetanus in?

Tetanus is english, and its root is Ancient Greek, from the word 'tetanos' - to stretch.


What is the latin name for tetanus?

I think tetanus is latin as another common name is lock jaw


How many days it can protect the person injected with anti tetanus serum against tetanus?

10 years, then you have to get another one.


Is human bite a risk for tetanus infection?

Tetanus cannot be transferred via mouth to blood, due to the fact that tetanus cannot grow inside of the mouth because of the saliva. If one has tetanus, it cannot be transferred to another via mouth. The only possible danger is if your blood comes in contact with theirs in which case you might want to be checked, although chances of gaining tetanus from another person are slim to none and if you are updated on your tetanus shots, then there's nothing to worry about.


What does it mean when your doctor says you dont have much tetanus antibody in your body?

It means your tetanus vaccine is wearing off, and you should get another one.


What is the colloquial word for tetanus?

lackjow . . by: rumarome :)


If you got poked with a rusty wire form a tire blowout and have gotten a tetanus shot should you get another tetanus shot or any other kind of shot?

I stepped upon a rusty nail once. My doctor indicated that a tetanus booster is recommended if your most recent tetanus vaccination was more than 10 years ago.


What the difference between tetanus and tig?

Tetanus is a disease that affects the muscles and the respiratory system. The difference between tetanus and TIG or tetanus immunoglobulin is that the latter is a form of preventative vaccine for tetanus.


Are there any dangerous ingredients in a tetanus shot?

Yes. there is one dangerous in a tetanus shot and that is tetanus.