Lockjaw

usgb/ˈlɑːkdʒɔː/
noun

A serious medical condition where your jaw muscles become stiff and it is hard to open your mouth.

He was diagnosed with lockjaw due to an infection from a wound.
Visual representation of "lockjaw" - A serious medical condition where your jaw muscles become stiff and it is hard to open your mouth

Often appears as...

  • diagnosed with lockjaw
  • treatment for lockjaw
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Medical Condition

Lockjaw refers to a specific health issue, not just any kind of jaw pain or stiffness.

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After stepping on a rusty nail, she feared she might develop lockjaw.
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Serious Implication

Using 'lockjaw' implies a severe medical problem that usually requires immediate attention.

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When he couldn't open his mouth in the morning, they rushed to the hospital suspecting lockjaw.
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Not Informal

Lockjaw is a formal medical term, so it is appropriate in medical or serious discussions.

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The doctor's report confirmed lockjaw, recommending immediate treatment.
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