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Tetanus - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Sep 06, 2014


Glossary

Exotoxin - A soluble poisonous substance produced during the growth of bacteria and released into the surrounding medium.


Asphyxia - A lack of oxygen or excess of carbon dioxide in the body that is usually caused by interruption of breathing and that causes unconsciousness.

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