hypertonia

[hahy-per-toh-nee-uh]

noun

Pathology.

1. increased rigidity, tension, and spasticity of the muscles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypertonia¹

First recorded in 1835–45; hyper- + -tonia

Example Sentences

He also has a visual impairment and muscle condition, hypertonia - but wasn't going to let that stop him.

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He has hypertonia, or muscle weakness, and has had a few surgeries already, including one on his eye.

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