tonus
- noun
- /ˈtoʊnəs/
- Specialized
:
tono
- A healthy level of tonus in blood vessels is essential for maintaining proper circulation.
- sympathetic tonus
- parasympathetic tonus
- autonomic tonus
Examples
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Regular exercise can improve muscle tonus and overall physical performance.
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Other people are hyper mobile and have a difficulty creating tonus and and strength and that is a great challenge for them.
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Previous studies have emphasized the close relationship between tissue Doppler data and autonomic tonus.
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This study also revealed a significant correlation between tissue Doppler data and autonomic tonus.
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The close relation between HRR and heart rate variability and the parasympathetic tonus marker HF is well documented.
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Most relaxation techniques are dependent upon methods such as deep respiration, body loosening, slackening, and the removal of muscle tonus, contraction, or strain.
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The doctor explained how muscle tonus helps the body react to sudden changes in posture.
Synonyms
17
6.8
The normal level of tightness in muscles that lets them move and respond
8
3.4
A little tightness in resting muscles that keeps them ready to move
1
9.9
Normal slight tightness in muscles that helps them respond to movement
A slight constant tension in muscles that helps hold posture and keep joints stable
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
A slight constant tension in muscles that helps hold posture and keep joints stable
How Tense
- Specialized
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9.4
- Specialized
- Specialized
- Specialized
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9.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tonus comes from the Greek tonos, which means 'stretch' or 'tension', and is the same root as the English words tone and tonic. Think of a tight guitar string: that small, steady pull helps the string respond when you touch it, and tonus is the body's steady, slight tension that lets muscles and vessels respond to signals.