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tonus

[ toh-nuhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Physiology.

a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.

tonus

/ ˈtəʊnəs /

Origin of tonus¹

1875–80; < New Latin, special use of Latin tonus < Greek tónos tone

Origin of tonus¹

C19: from Latin, from Greek tonos tone

And, of course, one should feel something if it is no more than the tonus of muscle against the mobile bones.

The tonus of the muscles at the moment of examination may create differences inappreciable during relaxation.

This tonus is essential to the maintenance of an equalized circulation.

He drove powerfully with his wings, felt tonus across his back, shot forward and up.

The moral tonus of the place will be let down appreciably; general laxness will be the rule.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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