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hypertonia

American  
[hahy-per-toh-nee-uh] / ˌhaɪ pərˈtoʊ ni ə /

noun

Pathology.

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

Etymology

Origin of hypertonia

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

From Washington Times

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