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Noun hypertonia has 1 sense
  1. hypertonia, hypertonus, hypertonicity - (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic
    --1 is a kind of tonicity, tonus, tone
    Antonyms: hypotonia, hypotonus, hypotonicity

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Hypertonia

Definition: Hypertonia refers to a condition characterized by excessive muscle tension or stiffness, resulting in reduced flexibility and impaired movement.

Parts of Speech: noun

Sense 1:

Usage: In medical terminology, hypertonia is used to describe increased muscle tone.

Sample Sentence: The patient with cerebral palsy experienced hypertonia in their legs, making it difficult for them to walk.

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