atonia (Meaning)
Wordnet
atonia (n)
lack of normal muscular tension or tonus
Synonyms & Antonyms of atonia
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atonia Sentence Examples
- The patient exhibited severe atonia, rendering them unable to move their limbs.
- The drug's side effects included muscle atonia, leading to difficulty in walking.
- The atonia prevented the nurse from performing a thorough neurological exam.
- The baby's atonia was a sign of hypoxic brain injury.
- The doctor suspected atonia as the cause of the patient's speech difficulties.
- Autonomic atonia can result in life-threatening conditions.
- The neurologist diagnosed the patient with atonic seizures characterized by sudden loss of muscle tone.
- The animal model of atonia provided valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms.
- The research team investigated the potential of electrical stimulation to improve muscle atonia.
- A genetic mutation has been linked to familial atonia in certain populations.
FAQs About the word atonia
lack of normal muscular tension or tonus
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The patient exhibited severe atonia, rendering them unable to move their limbs.
The drug's side effects included muscle atonia, leading to difficulty in walking.
The atonia prevented the nurse from performing a thorough neurological exam.
The baby's atonia was a sign of hypoxic brain injury.
