tonic

tonic

 [ton´ik]

1. producing and restoring normal tone.

2. characterized by continuous tension.

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ton·ic

(ton'ik),

1. In a state of continuous unremitting action; denoting especially a prolonged muscular contraction.

2. Invigorating; increasing physical or mental tone or strength.

3. A remedy purported to restore enfeebled function and promote vigor and a sense of well-being; tonics are qualified, according to the organ or system on which they are presumed to act, as cardiac, digestive, hematic, vascular, nerve, uterine, general, etc.

[G. tonikos, fr. tonos, tone]

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tonic

(tŏn′ĭk)

n.

a. An agent, such as a medication, that is supposed to restore or improve health or well-being.

b. A liquid preparation for the scalp or hair.

adj.

1. Restorative or stimulating to health or well-being.

2.

a. Physiology Of, relating to, or producing tone or tonicity in muscles or tissue: a tonic reflex.

b. Medicine Characterized by continuous tension or contraction of muscles: a tonic convulsion or spasm.

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ton′i·cal·ly adv.

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A generic term for a carbonated beverage—commonly called ‘soda’ or ‘pop’—either artificially sweetened with saccharin or aspartame—average < 5 calories—or glucose, fructose—average 170 calories—purchased in cans or bottles or served from a tap
Adverse effects on health—peer-reviewed data: Carbonation is associated with dental erosion, osteoporosis, increased risk of fractures, and kidney stones; the sweeteners are linked to obesity and increased risk of type 2 diabetes

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tonic

Alternative medicine A medicinal preparation, usually of herbal origin–eg, ginseng, used in traditional Chinese and in ayurvedic medicine; tonics are said to be help build vital energy–qi. See Hoxsey tonic. Cf Bitter.

McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

ton·ic

(ton'ik)

1. In a state of continuous unremitting action; denoting especially a muscular contraction.

2. Invigorating; increasing physical or mental tone or strength.

3. A remedy purported to restore enfeebled function and promote vigor and a sense of well-being, qualified, according to the organ or system on which it is presumed to act, as cardiac, digestive, hematic, vascular, nervine, uterine, general, and others.

[G. tonikos, fr. tonos, tone]

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tonic

1. Of continuous activity.

2. A mythical remedy commonly prescribed by doctors as a PLACEBO.

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