atonicity
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a·ton·ic
(ā-tŏn′ĭk)adj.
1. Not accented: an atonic syllable.
2. Medicine Relating to, caused by, or exhibiting lack of muscle tone.
n.
A word, syllable, or sound that is unaccented.
[From Greek atonos; see atony.]
at′o·nic′i·ty (ăt′ə-nĭs′ĭ-tē, ăt′n-ĭs-) n.
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atonicity, atony
lack of tone or tonus in the body; poor muscular condition. Cf. tonicity. — atonic, adj.
See also: Body, Human-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | atonicity - lack of normal muscular tension or tonus |
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