TONUS
\tˈə͡ʊnəs], \tˈəʊnəs], \t_ˈəʊ_n_ə_s]\
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the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; "the doctor tested my tonicity"
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the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; "the doctor tested my tonicity"
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By Noah Webster.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.
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