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atonia
[ātō′nē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, a + tonos, without tone
decreased or absent muscle tone. See also atonic.
atony [at´ah-ne]
lack of normal tone or strength; flaccidity. adj., adj aton´ic.
atonia, atony
absence or lack of normal tone.
atonia
Atony Neurology Lack of normal tone or strength
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