Found 2 items, similar to lockjaw.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: lockjaw lockjaw n : an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages [syn: tetanus]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Lockjaw Lockjaw \Lock"jaw`\, n. (Med.) A contraction of the muscles of the jaw by which its motion is suspended; a variety of tetanus; trismus. [1913 Webster]