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tonus

/ˈtəʊ.nəs/

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noun

/ˈtəʊ.nəs/C1formalmedical
  • ruНормальное, непрерывное состояние частичного сокращения или упругого напряжения в живых мышцах, артериях и других тканях, которое помогает им реагировать на раздражители.

The normal, continuous state of partial contraction or elastic tension in living muscles, arteries, and other tissues that helps them respond to stimuli.

uncountable

  1. Muscle toneC1formalmedical

    The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch during resting state.

    ruМышечный тонус

    • Physical therapy helps improve muscle tonus after an injury.
    • The doctor assessed the patient's tonus to check for neurological issues.
    • Good tonus is essential for maintaining posture and balance.

    Synonymsmuscle tonetonetonicity

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  • tonuses plural form
  • tonuses' possessive plural form
  • tonus's possessive singular form
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