amyotonia
|a-my-o-to-ni-a|
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/ˌeɪmaɪəˈtoʊniə/
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/ˌeɪmaɪəˈtəʊniə/
lack of muscle tone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyotonia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'myo-' meaning 'muscle', combined with 'tonia' meaning 'tone'.
Historical Evolution
'amyotonia' was directly borrowed from the Greek term 'amyotonos', which referred to a lack of muscle tone, and eventually became the modern English word 'amyotonia'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without muscle tone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by a lack of muscle tone.
The patient was diagnosed with amyotonia, affecting their ability to move.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 21:21