atony

[US]/ˈætəni/
[UK]/ˈætoʊni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.lack of muscle tone or tension; weakness; medical term for a lack of normal muscle contraction, especially in the digestive system
Word Forms
Pluralatonies

Phrases & Collocations

bladder atony

intestinal atony

gastric atony

uterine atony

atony following surgery

treatment for atony

symptoms of atony

causes of atony

Example Sentences

his atony after the long meeting was evident.

the doctor noted the patient's atony during the examination.

she felt a sense of atony after finishing her project.

atony can be a sign of underlying health issues.

the athlete experienced atony after the intense workout.

his atony made it hard for him to concentrate.

after the stressful week, a feeling of atony settled in.

she tried to shake off the atony that had overtaken her.

his atony was a result of lack of sleep.

atony can affect both physical and mental performance.

his atony made it difficult for him to participate in the game.

she experienced muscle atony after the long surgery.

the doctor explained that atony can lead to serious complications.

after the injury, he suffered from temporary atony.

atony can be a side effect of certain medications.

regular exercise can help prevent muscle atony.

the patient showed signs of atony during the examination.

doctors monitor atony closely in recovery patients.

she was advised to take supplements to combat atony.

atony can affect both physical and mental health.

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