angiohypotonia
|an-gi-o-hy-po-to-ni-a|
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/ˌændʒioʊˌhaɪpoʊˈtoʊniə/
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/ˌændʒiəʊˌhaɪpəʊˈtəʊniə/
low blood vessel tone
Etymology
'angiohypotonia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel', 'hypo-' meaning 'under, less', and 'tonos' meaning 'tension'.
'angiohypotonia' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining Greek roots to describe the condition of low vascular tone.
Initially, it referred specifically to low tension in blood vessels, and this meaning has remained consistent in medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by decreased tone or tension in the blood vessels, leading to reduced vascular resistance and often low blood pressure.
Angiohypotonia can result in dizziness or fainting due to insufficient blood flow.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 21:06