Tetanus

Definition

Tetanus is a bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms, commonly initiated by a wound contamination. It results from the toxin produced by *Clostridium tetani*, affecting the nervous system's control over muscle tension.

Related terms

Muscle Spasm: Involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often painful.

Nervous System:

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, controlling and coordinating bodily functions.

Toxin: A poisonous substance produced within living cells or organisms; in the context of tetanus, it refers specifically to the neurotoxin produced by *Clostridium tetani*