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hypertonus

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈtəʊ.nəs/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəˈtəʊ.nəs/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние мышечной ткани, характеризующееся чрезмерным напряжением или скованностью.

A noun referring to the state of muscular tissue being hypertonic, characterized by excessive tension or stiffness.

uncountable

  1. Increased muscle tensionC1formalmedical

    A condition in which a muscle or group of muscles has abnormally high tension or tone, often resulting in stiffness or resistance to passive movement.

    ruПовышенный мышечный тонус

    • The patient's hypertonus in the leg muscles made walking difficult.
    • Physical therapy can help manage hypertonus after a stroke.
    • The doctor noted hypertonus in the upper extremities during the examination.

    Synonymshypertoniahypertonicity

    Antonymsflaccidityhypotonus

Forms
  • hypertonuses plural form
  • hypertonuses' possessive plural form
  • hypertonus's possessive singular form
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