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tonus

/ˈtoʊnəs/ /ˈtɑːnəs/

Meanings
noun
Tonicity; tone

Examples :

"muscular tonus"
physiology medicine anatomy body

Related Words

Illustration tone

tone noun

/təʊn/ /toʊn/

A specific pitch.

"The piano teacher praised the student for the even tone of her practice piece. "

Illustration muscular

muscular adjective

/ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kju.lɚ/

Of, relating to, or connected with muscles.

"The athlete's muscular arms were strong enough to lift the heavy weights. "

Illustration tonicity

tonicity noun

/təˈnɪsɪti/

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

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