atony

Noun

Meaning

Want of tone; weakness of the system, or of any organ, especially of such as are contractile.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

atonia atonicity amyotonia fatigue relaxation impotence anaemia lethargy faintness languish asthenia weakness anemia slackness feebleness
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Antonyms

life energy industry predominance robustness alacrity
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Hypernyms

condition status

Related terms

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Anagrams

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Examples

Horses and other herbivorous ungulates can sleep while standing, but must necessarily lie down for REM sleep (which causes muscular atony) for short periods. Source: Internet

Patients who have recently undergone an intact D&E are monitored for signs of coagulopathy, uterine perforation, uterine atony, retained tissue, or hemorrhage. Source: Internet

In cases of uterine atony and corresponding blood loss, methergine or misoprostol can be given to encourage uterine contraction and achieve hemostasis. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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