Atonic
Atonic
Atonic (/əˈtɒnɪk/; from Greek a- "without" and tonos "tension") refers to a state of muscles in which they have lost their strength or tone. In medicine, it is often used to describe conditions such as Atonic seizures or Atonic bladder, where the normal muscle tone is lost.
Etymology
The term Atonic is derived from the Greek words a- meaning "without" and tonos meaning "tension". It is used in medical terminology to describe a lack of normal muscle tone.
Related Terms
- Hypotonia: A condition characterized by decreased muscle tone. It is often a sign of an underlying neurological condition.
- Atonic seizure: A type of seizure characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone, causing the person to collapse.
- Atonic bladder: A condition where the bladder loses its ability to contract and expel urine, often due to nerve damage.
- Atonic dyspepsia: A form of indigestion characterized by a lack of tone in the muscles of the stomach.
- Atonic constipation: A type of constipation characterized by a lack of muscle tone in the colon.
Pronunciation
Atonic is pronounced as /əˈtɒnɪk/.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Atonic
- Wikipedia's article - Atonic
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