Bahasa Melayu

tetanus

Bahasa Melayu

English

tetanus, lockjaw

A serious disease that can cause muscle stiffness and locking of the jaw.

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  1. Doktor memberi suntikan untuk mencegah tetanus.

    The doctor gave an injection to prevent tetanus.

  2. Luka itu dibersihkan segera supaya tidak menyebabkan tetanus.

    The wound was cleaned quickly so it would not cause tetanus.

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kancing gigi

It is the disease that can cause lockjaw.

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.