tetanoid,a. (n.)|ˈtɛtənɔɪd| [f. tetan-us + -oid.] Of the nature of, or resembling tetanus. b.n. A tetanoid spasm or attack. 1856Kane Arct. Expl. I. xix. 231 Obscure tetanoid symptoms..disclosed themselves.Ibid. xxxii. 447 If one of these tetanoids should attack them on the road.