thelytonic

/θəˈlɛtənɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling a condition in which the stomach loses its muscular tone and the normal contractions of the stomach and intestines are weakened.

“The patient was diagnosed with a thelytonic condition that required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

a condition in which the stomach loses its muscular tone and the normal contractions of the stomach and intestines are weakened.

“The doctor specialized in treating patients with thelytonic, a rare and debilitating condition.”

Synonyms

  • gastric
  • muscular
  • tonic

Antonyms

  • muscular
  • tonic