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hypertonia

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈtəʊ.ni.ə/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈtəʊ.ni.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий состояние повышенного напряжения или скованности мышечной ткани, часто связанное с гипертонусом.

A medical term referring to a condition of increased tension or stiffness in muscular tissue, often associated with hypertonicity.

uncountable

  1. Increased muscle tensionC1formalmedical

    A condition characterized by abnormally high muscle tone, often resulting in stiffness and resistance to movement.

    ruПовышенное мышечное напряжение

    • The patient's hypertonia made physical therapy challenging.
    • Hypertonia in the legs can affect a person's ability to walk.
    • Doctors often treat hypertonia with muscle relaxants and stretching exercises.

    Synonymshypertonicityhypertonus

    Antonymsflaccidityhypotonia

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  • hypertonias' possessive plural form
  • hypertonia's possessive singular form
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