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What does the prefix tetan mean?

The prefix "tetan" comes from the Greek word "tetanos," meaning "rigid" or "stiff".

It is often used in medical terms to describe a state of sustained muscle contraction, like in tetanus, a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms.

Here are some examples:

* Tetanus: A bacterial infection that causes muscle spasms.

* Tetanic contraction: A sustained muscle contraction without relaxation.

* Tetanize: To cause a muscle to undergo sustained contraction.

The prefix "tetan" essentially conveys the idea of "rigidity" or "sustained contraction".

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