Hypotonus

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Noun
  1. 1
    hypotonia

    "Together, these response patterns are consistent with the general theoretical prediction that low control appraisal triggers a hypotonus of the musculature (which could result in jaw dropping or lips parting, [12 ]), whereas high control appraisal increases the muscular tonus."

  2. 2
    (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic wordnet

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"Together, these response patterns are consistent with the general theoretical prediction that low control appraisal triggers a hypotonus of the musculature (which could result in jaw dropping or lips parting, [12 ]), whereas high control appraisal increases the muscular tonus."

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