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hypotonia /hy·po·to·nia/ (-tōn´e-ah) diminished tone of the skeletal muscles.
Hypotonia Reduced or diminished muscle tone. hypotonia [-tō′nē·ə] Etymology: Gk, hypo, under, tonos, stretching a condition of diminished tone or tension that may involve any body structure. hypotonia (hī´pōtō´nē n an abnormality of the skeletal muscle tone, which is indicative of genetic disorders or nervous system dysfunction. Patients with hypoplastic tendencies display floppy limbs and an inability to sustain normal head position. hypotonia abnormally decreased tonicity or strength. ocular hypotonia low intraocular pressure. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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