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atony Definition

ato·ny (atə nē)

noun

lack of bodily tone or muscle tone

Etymology: Fr atonie < LL atonia < Gr atonia, languor < a-, not + tonos, tone < teinein, to stretch: see thin

atony Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • uterine: Uterine atony is said to be more likely the more children you have.
  • colonic: For several years now I have had colonic atony.

Browse dictionary entries near atony

  1. atonic
  2. atonement
  3. atone for
  4. atone
  5. atonality
  6. atonal
  7. atomy
  8. atomizer
  9. atomize
  10. atomistic
  1. atop
  2. atopic
  3. -ator
  4. -atory
  5. ATP
  6. atrabilious
  7. atremble
  8. atresia
  9. Atreus
  10. atrioventricular