Tonus


noun, Physiology.
1.
a normal state of continuous slight tension in muscle tissue that facilitates its response to stimulation.
noun
1.
(physiol) the normal tension of a muscle at rest; tone

tonus to·nus (tō’nəs)
n.
Body or muscular tone; tonicity.

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