paratonia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of hypertonia with an involuntary variable resistance (i.e. reduced ability of a muscle to stretch) during passive movement.

Word forms

paratonia paratonias

Etymology

From para- + -tonia. In the specific use, after French paratonie.

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