hypotonia

/ˌhaɪpoʊˈtoʊniə/
noun
  1. A medical condition of reduced muscle tone, often causing muscles to feel floppy or weak.
    • Physical therapy can help improve strength in children diagnosed with hypotonia.
    • The doctor explained that hypotonia is not a disease itself but a symptom of other conditions.
    • Babies with hypotonia may have trouble holding up their heads or sitting without support.
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