noun
- Plural of atonia; conditions of abnormal lack of muscle tone or strength in the body or a specific organ.
Usage: medical term; typically used in clinical or anatomical contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with multiple atonias affecting the limbs.
- Atonias of the intestinal muscles can lead to digestive complications.
- The neurologist diagnosed atonias in several muscle groups.
- Treatment options for atonias depend on the underlying cause.
- Congenital atonias may require long-term physical therapy.