noun
- Plural of atony; conditions of lack of muscle tone or weakness, especially in organs or body parts.
Usage: Medical/anatomical term; Usually used in medical contexts
Examples
- The patient suffered from various atonies affecting the digestive system.
- Atonies of the bladder can lead to urinary retention.
- The neurologist diagnosed multiple atonies in the limbs.
- Certain medications can cause atonies as a side effect.
- The atonies observed in the intestinal muscles required treatment.