Meaning of tonicity in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   tonicity

   Definitions

   1. the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli

   Examples

   • « the doctor tested my tonicity »

   Antonyms

   • atonicity
   • atony
   • atonia
   • amyotonia

   Derived terms

   • strengthen
   • tone
   • tone up

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