-tonia

a combining form with the meaning “muscle tension, nerve tension,” as specified by the initial element (hypertonia); used also in the formation of words that denote more generally a personality type or personality disorder (catatonia; somatotonia).

Origin of -tonia

see origin at tone, -ia

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-tonia in Medicine

-tonia

suff.

Degree or state of tonicity:myotonia.

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