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 Definitions of tonus  [ˈtoʊ nəs]  

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Definition of 'tonus' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) tonus
a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.

Etymology:  (1875–80; < NL, L < Gk tónostone)

Definition of 'tonus' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) tonicity, tonus, tone
the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
"the doctor tested my tonicity"
Definition of 'tonus' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) tonus
tonicity, or tone; as, muscular tonus

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