noun
- Loss or lack of normal muscle tone or strength; flaccidity of muscles.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Also called atony
Examples
- The patient's atonia in the lower limbs made walking difficult.
- Atonia can result from nerve damage or certain neurological conditions.
- The doctor diagnosed atonia after observing the patient's weak muscle response.
- Severe atonia may require physical therapy to restore muscle function.
- Atonia of the intestines can lead to digestive problems.