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atonia [ātō′nē·ə] Etymology: Gk, a + tonos, without tone decreased or absent muscle tone. See also atonic. atonia, atony absence or lack of normal tone. atonia Atony Neurology Lack of normal tone or strength 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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It is maximally diminished during REM sleep, when there is extreme skeletal muscle hypotonia or atonia. |
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