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How to say: lockjaw

Spelling: Lockjaw Syllables  lockjaw
US accent
/lˈɑːkdʒɔː/
UK accent
/lˈɒkdʒɔː/
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Definition

Definition — an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages

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