Medical Term:
cephalic tetanus
Definition
a type of local tetanus that follows wounds to the face and head; after a brief incubation (1–2 days) the facial and ocular muscles become paretic yet undergo repeated tetanic spasms. The throat and tongue muscles may also be affected.
Synonym(s): cerebral tetanus
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