tonus

to·nus (tō′nəs)

noun

the slight, continuous partial contraction characteristic of a normal relaxed muscle

Etymology: ModL < L: see tone

Adjective modifier

arterial: Arterial tonus on ipsilateral side ò , on the contralateral side ñ .

Noun used with modifier

muscle: Norcuron does not affect Apgar score, fetal muscle tonus nor cardiorespiratory adaptation.

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