lockjaw

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition characterized by severe muscle stiffness and inability to open the jaw.

  - "She was diagnosed with lockjaw after the botched dental procedure."
  - "Lockjaw can be a complication of tetanus."

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Synonyms

tetanus , trismus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lockjaw
jaw , aw , raw

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Variants

List of all variants of lockjaw that leads to same result
lockjaw , lockjaws

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Etymology

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From the idea of the jaw being 'locked' in place.

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Trivia

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1. Lockjaw is also known as 'tetanus' or 'trismus'.

2. The condition can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tetanus: A bacterial disease causing severe muscle stiffness and spasms, including lockjaw.

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How to Memorize "lockjaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's jaw being locked in place, unable to open.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lockjaw' with the image of a jaw that cannot open.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lock the jaw, can't open the draw' to remember the definition.

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