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tétano
tetanus
tetanus
a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system
Tétano means tetanus and is a direct cognate of the English word tetanus0, a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system0.
noun
  1. tetanus
    A serious bacterial infection that affects the nervous system, causing muscle stiffness and spasms.
    Es importante vacunarse contra el tétano. // It's important to get vaccinated against tetanus.