atonicity

Examples

• All

• The patient displayed signs of atonicity in his limbs.

• Physical therapists look for signs of atonicity during muscle examinations.

• Certain conditions can cause atonicity in the digestive tract, affecting normal movement.

• A lack of atonicity can indicate healthy muscle tone.

• Certain conditions can cause atonicity in the digestive tract, affecting normal movement.

• Loss of bladder control can occur when there is atonicity of the bladder muscles.

• Physical therapists look for signs of atonicity during muscle examinations.

Synonyms

A

atonia

vsatonicity

• Specialized

1 9.9

A lack of normal muscle tightness so muscles feel weak and loose

is an alternative form used for the same absence

A

atony

vsatonicity

• Specialized

9.9

Loss of normal muscle tightness in a muscle or group of muscles

is broader, meaning absence of muscle tone generally

A

amyotonia

vsatonicity

• Specialized

9.9

A condition of low muscle tension causing muscles to feel very weak

is the general term for lack of muscle tone beyond medical label

H

hypotonicity

vsatonicity

• Specialized

9.9

A condition where muscles are too relaxed and feel loose

is the complete absence of normal muscle tone rather than reduced tone

H

hypotonia

vsatonicity

• Specialized

9.9

Low muscle tension that makes muscles feel floppy and weak

is the full absence of normal muscle tone not merely reduction

Antonyms

T

tension

70 3.2

The force that pulls a rope or cable tight when it is stretched

T

tonicity

• Specialized

1 9.9

Normal slight tightness in muscles that helps them respond to movement

How Toned

hypertonia

• Specialized

9.8

muscle tone

• Specialized

8 3.4

hypotonia

• Specialized

9.9

flaccidity

1 9.6

atonicity

• Specialized

9.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology