English Explanatory Dictionary

hypotonia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state of reduced pressure of the intraocular fluid.
  2. An abnormal loss of muscle tone.

Pronunciation

/ˌhaɪpəʊˈtəʊnɪə/ /ˌhaɪpoʊˈtoʊnɪə/

Word forms

hypotonia hypotonias hypotony

Etymology

From New Latin hypotonia, from hypo- + Ancient Greek τόνος (tónos) + -ia. By surface analysis, hypo- + -tonia.

Synonyms

floppy infant syndrome floppy baby syndrome

Derived words

Puerto Rican infant hypotonia syndrome
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