tonus
/ˈtoʊnəs/
noun
- The normal, healthy state of slight tension in a muscle at rest, which keeps it ready to respond.
- Physical therapy can improve muscle tonus after an injury.
- Good tonus in your core muscles helps you maintain proper posture.
- The doctor checked the patient's muscle tonus by feeling the firmness of the arm.
- The normal, healthy condition of body tissues or organs, including their ability to function properly.
- The massage therapist worked to restore the tonus of the tired muscles.
- As we age, the tonus of our blood vessels can decrease.
- A balanced diet and exercise help maintain the tonus of your skin and muscles.
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