amyotonia

æmioʊˈtoʊniə

Definitions

1. noun

a congenital or acquired neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle flaccidity and hypotonia.

“The child was diagnosed with amyotonia congenita, a rare condition affecting muscle development.”

Synonyms

  • flaccid paralysis
  • hypotonia

Antonyms

  • hypertonia
  • spasticity