Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which there is a paralysis of the muscles due to disease or injury, often resulting in a lack of breathing or swallowing

“She suffered from atonia of the diaphragm after the accident.”

2. noun

a condition in which the normal rhythmic contraction of the stomach muscles is absent

“The patient was diagnosed with atonia of the stomach.”

3. noun

a state of reduced or absent muscle tone

“The doctor examined the patient’s state of atonia after the surgery.”