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to⋅nus

  [toh-nuhs]
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–noun Physiology.
a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.
Origin:
1875–80; < NL, special use of L tonus < Gk tónos tone
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to·nus   (tō'nəs)   
n.   pl. to·nus·es
Body or muscular tone; tonicity.

[Latin, tone; see tone.]
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: to·nus
Pronunciation: 'tO-n&s
Function: noun
1 : TONE 2a
2 : a state of partial contraction that is characteristic of normal muscle, is maintained at least in part by a continuous bombardment of motor impulses originating reflexly, andserves to maintain body posture called also muscle tone; —compare CLONUS
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tonus to·nus (tō'nəs)
n.
Body or muscular tone; tonicity.

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