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hypotonia

noun

  1. Abnormally low muscle tone
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Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpəʊˈtəʊnɪə/ / /ˌhaɪpoʊˈtoʊnɪə/

noun

Etymology: From New Latin hypotonia, from hypo- + Ancient Greek τόνος (tónos) + -ia. By surface analysis, hypo- + -tonia.

  1. A state of reduced pressure of the intraocular fluid.
  2. An abnormal loss of muscle tone.