puerperal tetanus


pu·er·per·al tet·a·nus

tetanus occurring during the puerperium from infection of the obstetric wound. Synonym(s): postpartum tetanus, uterine tetanus

pu·er·per·al tet·a·nus

(pyū-er'pĕr-ăl tet'ă-nŭs) Tetanus occurring during the puerperium from infection of the obstetric wound.

puerperal tetanus

Tetanus that occurs following childbirth.See also: tetanus