hypertonia

noun

hy·​per·​to·​nia ˌhī-pər-ˈtō-nē-ə How to pronounce hypertonia (audio)
: the condition of exhibiting excessive muscular tone or tension

Examples of hypertonia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Symptoms include agitation, hypertonia (too much muscle tone resulting in stiffness), hypotonia (too little muscle tone resulting in floppiness), tremors, drowsiness, and more. Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Jan. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1842, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hypertonia was circa 1842

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“Hypertonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypertonia. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

hypertonia

noun
hy·​per·​to·​nia ˌhī-pər-ˈtō-nē-ə How to pronounce hypertonia (audio)
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