lockjaw
n.
Sample Sentences
- Lockjaw can be a frightening symptom of tetanus, leading to severe muscle contractions.
- He was unable to open his mouth properly due to a painful case of lockjaw after the dental procedure.
- The veterinarian warned that lockjaw could occur in dogs if they were bitten by a rabid animal.
- During the outbreak, many patients reported experiencing lockjaw along with other flu-like symptoms.
- After the accident, she noticed her jaw felt stiff, a potential sign of lockjaw setting in.
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