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tonicity

/təˈnɪsɪti/

Meanings
noun
The normal presence of tone or tension in a muscle or organ; tonus

Examples :

"After her physical therapy, her leg showed improved muscle tonicity, allowing her to walk with more stability. "
physiology medicine body

Related Words

Illustration improved

improved verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːvd/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

Illustration stability

stability noun

/stəˈbɪlɪti/

The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change.

"The political stability in the country allowed the students to focus on their studies. "

Illustration presence

presence noun

/ˈpɹɛzəns/

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

"Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw."

Illustration rehydrate

rehydrate verb

/ˌriːˈhaɪdreɪt/ /riˈhaɪdreɪt/

To resupply with water that has been removed or lost; to moisten something that has dried.

"After running the marathon, I needed to rehydrate with plenty of water. "

Illustration movement

movement noun

/ˈmuːv.mənt/

Physical motion between points in space.

"I saw a movement in that grass on the hill."

Illustration athletes

athletes noun

/ˈæθliːts/ /ˈæθləts/

A participant in a group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.

"The school's track and field team has many dedicated athletes. "

Illustration membrane

membrane noun

/ˈmembɹeɪn/

A flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal).

"The cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell. "

Illustration pressure

pressure noun

[ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ]

A pressing; a force applied to a surface.

"Apply pressure to the wound to stop the bleeding."

Illustration influencing

influencing verb

/ˈɪnfluənsɪŋ/ /ˈɪnfluɛnsɪŋ/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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allowing verb

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

To grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have.

"to allow a servant his liberty;  to allow a free passage;  to allow one day for rest"

Illustration solution

solution noun

/səˈl(j)uːʃən/

A homogeneous mixture, which may be liquid, gas or solid, formed by dissolving one or more substances.

"The lemonade was a clear solution of lemon juice and water. "

Illustration physical

physical noun

/ˈfɪzɪkəl/

Physical examination.

"How long has it been since your last physical?"