What does tonus mean?
Definitions for tonus
ˈtoʊ nəstonus
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Princeton's WordNet
tonicity, tonus, tonenoun
the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli
"the doctor tested my tonicity"
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tonus
Tonus, also known as muscle tone, refers to the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch during resting state. It helps to maintain posture and to return our limbs to a default position after movement. It can also refer to the strength and firmness of muscles, or the state of muscular tension or responsiveness to stimuli.
Webster Dictionary
Tonusnoun
tonicity, or tone; as, muscular tonus
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tonus in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tonus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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