Bahasa Melayu
tetanus
English
tetanus, lockjaw
A serious disease that can cause muscle stiffness and locking of the jaw.
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Doktor memberi suntikan untuk mencegah tetanus.
The doctor gave an injection to prevent tetanus.
Luka itu dibersihkan segera supaya tidak menyebabkan tetanus.
The wound was cleaned quickly so it would not cause tetanus.
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It is the disease that can cause lockjaw.
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