Hypertonia
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hypertonia is a noun meaning (medicine) An abnormal increase in tightness of muscle tone, common in cerebral palsy.
Meaning
(medicine) An abnormal increase in tightness of muscle tone, common in cerebral palsy.
Word Forms
- hypertonias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypertonus, hypotonia, amyotonia, paratonia, tetanism, myodystonia.
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