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neonatal tetanus (medicine)


neonatal tetanus -->
tetanus neonatorum
Tetanus occurring in newborn infants, usually due to infection of umbilical area with Clostridium tetani, often a result of ritualistic practices; has high fatality rate (about 60%).

Synonym: neonatal tetanus.