atonia
/eɪˈtoʊniə/
noun
- A lack of normal muscle tone or strength; muscle weakness or floppiness.
- Atonia can be a side effect of certain medications that relax the muscles.
- The doctor diagnosed the infant with atonia, causing her limbs to feel limp.
- After the accident, he experienced temporary atonia in his left arm.
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