Atonia (Noun)
Meaning
Lack of normal muscular tension or tonus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Muscle atonia can be caused by various neurological disorders that disrupt the normal functioning of the motor neurons.
- After a severe head injury, the patient's muscle atonia required physical therapy to regain motor function.
- During the rapid eye movement stage of sleep, muscle atonia is thought to prevent acting out of dreams.
- Researchers are still unclear about the causes of muscle atonia in individuals with muscular dystrophy.
- Prolonged periods of immobility can lead to muscle atonia, resulting in reduced muscle mass and strength.