hypotony


hy·po·to·ni·a

(hī'pō-tō'nē-ă), 1. Reduced tension in any part, as in the eyeball. 2. Relaxation of the arteries. 3. A condition in which there is a diminution or loss of muscular tonicity. Synonym(s): hypotonicity (1) , hypotonus, hypotony [hypo- + G. tonos, tone]