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hypertonus

hypertonus

9.9
A condition where muscles are too tight and hard to move
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪpərˈtoʊnəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hipertonus
  • The patient exhibited pronounced hypertonus in the lower limbs after the stroke.

Examples

  • Spasticity is a form of hypertonus that can interfere with movement and daily activities.

  • Neurologists assess hypertonus by evaluating resistance to passive movement in muscles.

  • The patient was diagnosed with hypertonus in his legs.

  • Doctors often treat hypertonus with physical therapy.

  • Neurologists assess hypertonus by evaluating the resistance of the muscles to passive movement.

  • The patient exhibited excessive hypertonus in his arms, affecting his ability to perform everyday tasks.

  • Doctors may recommend physical therapy to help manage hypertonus in patients with muscle stiffness.

Synonyms

hypertonicity
vshypertonus
  • Specialized
9.9

Extra strong muscle tightness that makes movement hard

is the same idea but emphasizes muscle tissue specifically
hypertonia
vshypertonus
  • Specialized
9.8

Too much muscle tightness that makes movement difficult

focuses on raised tone itself without mentioning movement effect

Antonyms

hypotonus
  • Specialized
9.9

Low muscle tone that makes muscles feel weak or floppy

How Tense

hypertonus
  • Specialized
9.9
muscle tone
  • Specialized
8 3.4
hypotonia
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

hypertonus singular
hypertonuses plural

Morphology

hypertonus = tonus (semi-transparent) = hyper + tonus

The word is built straightforwardly from hyper- plus tonus, but tonus is a technical term rather than a common everyday word.

Etymology

Hypertonus comes from Greek parts hyper- meaning 'over' or 'too much' and tonus meaning 'tone' or 'tension'. So hypertonus means muscles have 'too much' tone or are too stiff, which is why doctors use the word for an increase in muscle tension.