Definition
hypotonias
noun
- Plural of hypotonia; conditions characterized by abnormally low muscle tone or tension.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in pediatrics and neurology
Examples
- The pediatrician diagnosed the infant with congenital hypotonias affecting motor development.
- Several hypotonias can result from neurological disorders or genetic conditions.
- Physical therapy is often recommended for children with hypotonias to improve strength and coordination.
- The patient's hypotonias made it difficult to maintain proper posture.
- Doctors evaluated the different hypotonias present in the newborn screening.