HYPOTONIA
\hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊtˈə͡ʊniə], \hˌaɪpəʊtˈəʊniə], \h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_t_ˈəʊ_n_i__ə]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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1. Reduced tension in any part, as in the eyeball. 2. Relaxation of the arteries. 3. A condition in which there is a diminution or loss of muscular tonicity, in consequence of which the muscles may be stretched beyond their normal limits.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop
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Diminished tension, especially intra-ocular tension.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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