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hypotonus

/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈtəʊ.nəs/

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noun

/ˌhaɪ.pəʊˈtəʊ.nəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий состояние или свойство мышечной ткани быть гипотоничной, то есть иметь пониженный тонус или напряжение.

A medical term referring to the state or condition of muscular tissue being hypotonic, i.e., having reduced tone or tension.

uncountable

  1. Reduced muscle toneC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by abnormally low muscle tone, often resulting in floppiness or reduced resistance to passive movement.

    ruСниженный мышечный тонус

    • The infant was diagnosed with hypotonus, causing poor head control.
    • Physical therapy can help improve strength in patients with hypotonus.
    • The doctor noted hypotonus in the patient's limbs during the examination.

    Synonymsflaccidityhypotonia

    Antonymshypertonus

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