Plural of tetanus
irregular plural
The plural of tetanus is tetani or tetanuses.
Forms of tetanus
| Singular | tetanus /ˈtɛt.ən.əs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | tetani tetanuses |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Meaning of tetanus
- noun A serious and often fatal disease caused by the infection of an open wound with the anaerobic bacterium Clostridium tetani, found in soil and the intestines and faeces of animals.
- noun A state of muscle tension caused by sustained contraction arising from a rapid series of nerve impulses which do not allow the muscle to relax.
Nouns ending in -us: plural -i
Questions about the plural of tetanus
- What is the plural of tetanus?
- The plural of tetanus is tetani or tetanuses.
- Which is correct, tetani or tetanuses?
- Both are used. tetani is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is tetanus countable?
- Tetanus is a countable and uncountable noun.
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