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tonus

[toh-nuhs]

noun

Physiology.
  1. a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.



tonus

/ ˈtəʊnəs /

noun

  1. physiol the normal tension of a muscle at rest; tone

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tonus1

1875–80; < New Latin, special use of Latin tonus < Greek tónos tone
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tonus1

C19: from Latin, from Greek tonos tone
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Mental arousal with physical activity might increase peristaltic tonus of the bowel’s smooth muscles. which might become flaccid with a placid temperament and an unstimulating indoor environment.

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This tonus is essential to the maintenance of an equalized circulation.

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He drove powerfully with his wings, felt tonus across his back, shot forward and up.

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The pyramidal tract conveys impulses that inhibit muscle tonus, while the rubro-spinal tract is the path by which excitatory impulses travel.

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And, of course, one should feel something if it is no more than the tonus of muscle against the mobile bones.

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