Definition of Amyotonia

1. Noun. Lack of normal muscular tension or tonus.

Exact synonyms: Atonia, Atonicity, Atony
Generic synonyms: Condition, Status
Derivative terms: Atonic, Atonic, Atonic
Antonyms: Tonicity

Definition of Amyotonia

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Amyotonia

1. Generalised absence of muscle tone, usually associated with flabby musculature and an increased range of passive movement at joints. Origin: G. A-priv. + mys, muscle, + tonos, tone (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Amyotonia

amyl alcohol
amyl hydrate
amyl nitrate
amyl nitrite
amyl valerate
amyocardia
amyoesthesia
amyoplasia
amyoplasia congenita
amyostasia
amyostatic
amyosthenia
amyosthenic
amyotaxy
amyotonia (current term)
amyotonia (current term)
amyotonias
amyotonia congenita
amyotrophia
amyotrophia
amyotrophic
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
amyotrophy
amyotrophy
amyotropic lateral sclerosis
amyous
amytal
Amytal
amytals

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