tonicity

• Sustantivo que designa el estado de tensión o contracción parcial normal de los músculos y tejidos vivos, que les permite responder a estímulos; también se refiere a la firmeza o elasticidad de los tejidos.

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.

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1. Muscle tensionC1formalmedical

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

   Tonicidad muscular

   • 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.

   Sinónimosmuscle tonetonetonus

   Antónimosatonyflaccidityhypotonia