tonus (noun)

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• tonus — noun the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli the doctor tested my tonicity • Syn: ↑tonicity, ↑tone • Ant: ↑atonicity (for: ↑tonicity) …   Useful english dictionary

• tonus — noun Etymology: New Latin, from Latin, tension, tone Date: 1876 tone 9a; especially a state of partial contraction characteristic of normal muscle …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• tonus — /ˈtoʊnəs/ (say tohnuhs) noun a normal state of slight continuous tension in muscle tissue which facilitates its response to stimulation. {New Latin: special use of Latin tonus, from Greek tonos tone} …  

• muscular tonus — noun normal tonicity of the muscles exercise improves muscle tone • Syn: ↑muscle tone • Hypernyms: ↑tonicity, ↑tonus, ↑tone …   Useful english dictionary

• -tonia — noun combining form Etymology: New Latin, from tonus condition or degree of tonus < myotonia > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• muscle tone — noun normal tonicity of the muscles (Freq. 1) exercise improves muscle tone • Syn: ↑muscular tonus • Hypernyms: ↑tonicity, ↑tonus, ↑tone …   Useful english dictionary

• atonia — noun lack of normal muscular tension or tonus • Syn: ↑atonicity, ↑atony, ↑amyotonia • Ant: ↑tonicity (for: ↑atonicity) • Derivationally related forms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• beer barrel — noun a barrel that holds beer • Syn: ↑beer keg • Hypernyms: ↑barrel, ↑cask * * * noun : a large common tun shell (Tonus cerevisina) of the Australian coast …   Useful english dictionary

• tonicity — noun Date: 1824 1. the property of possessing tone; especially healthy vigor of body or mind 2. muscular tonus …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• amyotonia — noun Lack of normal muscular tension or tonus, especially when congenital …   Wiktionary

• tonicity — noun a) The normal presence of tone or tension in a muscle or organ; tonus b) The ability of a solution to exert an osmotic pressure upon a membrane See Also: hypertonic …   Wiktionary