hypotonia

(noun)

An abnormal loss of muscle tone.

Related Terms

  • hypertonia
  • muscle tone

Examples of hypotonia in the following topics:

  • Hypotonia and Hypertonia

    • Hypertonia is the reduced ability of muscles to stretch due to increased muscle tension; hypotonia, due to chronic reduced muscle tension.
    • Hypotonia is the state of reduced muscle tone and tension, resulting in lessened ability to generate force from muscle contractions.
    • Hypotonia can result from several diseases and disorders affecting motor control.
    • The disruption of input from stretch receptors leads to decreased muscle innervation sensitivity, causing hypotonia.
    • Hypotonia can be helped with early intervention.
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