About 10% of those infected die. Tetanus is caused by an infection with the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which is commonly found in soil, dust and manure. The bacteria generally enter through a break in the skin such as a cut or puncture wound by a contaminated object.etanus, also known as lockjaw, is an infection characterized by muscle spasms.
Top Definition. kapish. kapish is formally spelled as capisce (pronounced as cah-peesh) which is derived from the italian word capire to understand and from latin capere to grasp or to seize. it is now used in american slang to say got it or understand..apish. kapish is formally spelled as capisce (pronounced as cah-peesh) which is derived from the italian word capire to understand and from latin capere to grasp or to seize. it is now used in american slang to say got it or understand..
In Zulu mythology, Tikoloshe, Tokoloshe or Hili is a dwarf-like water sprite. It is considered a mischievous and evil spirit that can become invisible by drinking water. Tokoloshes are called upon by malevolent people to cause trouble for others.t its least harmful a tokoloshe can be used to scare children, but its power extends to causing illness and even death upon the victim. The way to get rid of him is to call in the nâanga (witch doctor), who has the power to banish him from the area.