1. abnormally increased muscle tone or tension
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient exhibited hypertonia in his left arm following the stroke.
• Physical therapy can help manage hypertonia in children with cerebral palsy.
• The neurologist diagnosed hypertonia based on the muscle stiffness observed during examination.
• Medications may be prescribed to reduce hypertonia and improve mobility.
• Hypertonia can make daily activities like writing or walking more difficult.
• The infant’s hypertonia was detected during routine developmental screening.