- hypertonia
- hy•per•to•ni•a[[t]ˌhaɪ pərˈtoʊ ni ə[/t]] n.phl pat increased rigidity, tension, and spasticity of the muscles•Etymology: 1835–45
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Hypertonia — This article is about increased activity and resistance in muscles. For increased blood pressure, see Hypertension. Hypertonia Classification and external resources ICD 10 P94.1 ICD 9 … Wikipedia
Hypertonia — Increased tightness of muscle tone. Untreated hypertonia can lead to loss of function and deformity. Treatment is by physical and/or occupational therapy, and in some cases muscle relaxant medication. Injections of botulism toxin (botox) are a… … Medical dictionary
hypertonia — noun Date: circa 1842 the condition of exhibiting excessive muscular tone or tension … New Collegiate Dictionary
hypertonia — /huy peuhr toh nee euh/, n. Pathol. increased rigidity, tension, and spasticity of the muscles. [1835 45; HYPER + TONIA] * * * … Universalium
hypertonia — noun An abnormal increase in tightness of muscle tone, common in cerebral palsy … Wiktionary
hypertonia — n. condition which results in excessive muscular tone or tension … English contemporary dictionary
hypertonia — hy·per·to·nia … English syllables
hypertonia — hypertonicity; n. exceptionally high tension in muscles … The new mediacal dictionary
hypertonia — noun (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic • Syn: ↑hypertonus, ↑hypertonicity • Ant: ↑hypotonicity (for: ↑hypertonicity), ↑hypotonus (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
hypertonia polycythaemica — increased blood pressure associated with polycythemia … Medical dictionary
