hypotonicity

Examples

• All

• The neurologist noted that the infant exhibited significant hypotonicity in her lower limbs.

• Physical therapy can help improve hypotonicity in children with developmental delays.

• The doctor noted her hypotonicity during the examination.

• Children with hypotonicity may struggle with motor skills.

• Babies with Down syndrome often display hypotonicity, making their muscles feel unusually loose.

• Physical therapy can help improve hypotonicity in children with developmental delays.

• The neurologist noted that the infant exhibited significant hypotonicity in her lower limbs.

Synonyms

A

atonia

vshypotonicity

• Specialized

1 9.9

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

is the more general reduced tone concept rather than total absence

H

hypotonus

vshypotonicity

• Specialized

9.9

Low muscle tone that makes muscles feel weak or floppy

is the general quality rather than the clinical label

A

atonicity

vshypotonicity

• Specialized

9.9

Lack of normal muscle tone that makes muscles weak and floppy

is the broader term focusing on reduced tone as a quality

A

atony

vshypotonicity

• Specialized

9.9

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

is the wider quality applying beyond specific muscles

H

hypotonia

vshypotonicity

• Specialized

9.9

Low muscle tension that makes muscles feel floppy and weak

is the basic state term without diagnostic movement detail

A

amyotonia

vshypotonicity

• Specialized

9.9

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

is the neutral quality term not stressing medical diagnosis

Antonyms

H

hypertonicity

• Specialized

9.9

Extra strong muscle tightness that makes movement hard

How Tense

hypertonicity

• Specialized

9.9

muscle tone

• Specialized

8 3.4

hypotonicity

• Specialized

9.9

flaccidity

1 9.6

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology