What does TONUS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. Normal, healthy, firm, or steady state of tension or partial contraction in a muscle or group of muscles.
2. The normal state of elastic tension or partial contraction in resting muscles.
3. The tonal quality or character of sound.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtoʊnəs/
• UK: /ˈtəʊnəs/

Origin and Usage:

The word "tonus" originated from the Greek word "tonos" meaning "tension" or "tone". It was first used in English in the early 20th century in the field of physiology to describe the normal state of tension or partial contraction in resting muscles. Today, "tonus" is mainly used in medical and scientific contexts to refer to the normal state of tension or partial contraction in muscles.

Synonyms:

• Tone
• Tension
• Elastic tension
• Partial contraction

Related Words:

• Tonic
• Notus
• Tonus
• Sonus
• Tours

Example Sentences:

1. The physical therapist assessed the patients tonus to determine if there were any abnormalities in muscle tension.
2. The musician adjusted the instruments tonus to achieve the desired sound quality.
3. The researcher studied the tonus of the vocal cords to better understand how they produce sound.