Lockjaw
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| Lockjaw | |
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| Term | Lockjaw |
| Short definition | a spasm of the jaw muscles that prevents the mouth from opening, such as that caused by tetanus |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Lockjaw (definition) a spasm of the jaw muscles that prevents the mouth from opening, such as that caused by tetanus
==Lockjaw (overview)==