Definitions for tonuses

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tonuses to·nus

Spelling: [toh-nuh s]

IPA: /ˈtoʊ nəs/

Tonuses is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 155 anagrams from letters in tonuses (enosstu).

Definitions for tonuses

noun

1. a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.

Origin of tonuses

1875-80; New Latin, special use of Latin tonus Greek tónos tone

Examples for tonuses

The tonus of the muscles at the moment of examination may create differences inappreciable during relaxation.

And, of course, one should feel something if it is no more than the tonus of muscle against the mobile bones.

This tonus is essential to the maintenance of an equalized circulation.