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tonicity

/təʊˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

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noun

/təʊˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее упругое напряжение или нормальное состояние частичного сокращения живых мышц, артерий и других тканей, которое облегчает их реакцию на раздражители.

A noun referring to the elastic tension or normal state of partial contraction in living muscles, arteries, and other tissues that facilitates their response to stimuli.

uncountable

  1. Muscle tensionC1formalmedical

    The state of continuous partial contraction of muscles, arteries, or other tissues that helps them respond to stimuli.

    ruТонус

    • The physiotherapist assessed the tonicity of the patient's leg muscles.
    • Proper tonicity is essential for maintaining posture and balance.
    • Reduced tonicity in the arteries can affect blood pressure regulation.

    Synonymsmuscle tonetonetonus

    Antonymsatonyflaccidityhypotonia

Forms
  • tonicities plural form
  • tonicities' possessive plural form
  • tonicity's possessive singular form
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