About The Word Tonus
Learn about the word Tonus to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Tonus definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Tonus
| Tonus Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Tonus?
[n] the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; "the doctor tested my tonicity"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Tonus: tone | tonicity Related Terms | Find terms related to Tonus: See Also | catatonia | muscle tone | muscular tonus | myotonia | tautness | tenseness | tension | tensity Tonus In Webster's Dictionary \To"nus\, n. [L. a sound, tone. See {Tone}.] (Physiol.)
Tonicity, or tone; as, muscular tonus.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Load-shedding ‐ cutting off the electric current on certain lines when the demand…
- Hydrokinetic ‐ relating to fluids in motion or the forces that produce or affect…
- Partial ‐ being or affecting only a part; not total; "a partial description…
- Profanely ‐ in an irreverent or profane manner; "he kept wondering profanely…
- Tanzanian ‐ a native or inhabitant of Tanzania [adj] of or relating to the…
- Antipodean ‐ relating to the antipodes or situated at opposite sides of the…
- Single-rotor helicopter ‐ a helicopter having a…
- Nobble ‐ disable by drugging, as of a race horse [v] of people [v] make…
- Keaton ‐ United States comedian and actor in silent films noted for his…
- Idealization ‐ a portrayal of something as ideal; "the idealization of rural…