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|etymology=Greek <i>tonos</i>, stretching
 
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|definition=1. The normal, maintained nerve impulse traffic.  
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|definition=1. The normal, maintained [[nerve]] impulse traffic.  
  
2. The normal prolonged steady contracture of [[muscle fibers]].
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2. The normal prolonged steady [[contracture]] of [[muscle fibers]].
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Latest revision as of 23:30, 13 September 2013

tonus also tone (noun; Greek tonos, stretching): 1. The normal, maintained nerve impulse traffic.

2. The normal prolonged steady contracture of muscle fibers.