Definition: A tetanised person is someone who has been exposed to a substance that causes shock, or an injury, and then responds by becoming extremely sensitive to pain. This can occur in various ways, such as through physical trauma, chemical exposure, or surgical procedures. Tetanisation refers specifically to the state of being very sensitive to pain or having a painful reaction upon contact with something. It is often used in medical contexts to describe someone who has been exposed to an injury and then shows signs of