atonic
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a·ton·ic
(ā-tŏn'ĭk) 
adj.
A word, syllable, or sound that is unaccented.
adj.
- Not accented: an atonic syllable.
- Pathology. Relating to, caused by, or exhibiting lack of muscle tone.
A word, syllable, or sound that is unaccented.
[From Greek atonos. See atony.]
atonicity at'o·nic'i·ty (ăt'ə-nĭs'ĭ-tē, ăt'n-ĭs-) n.
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(ā-tŏn'ĭk)
adj.
adj.
Relating to, caused by, or exhibiting lack of muscle tone.
at'o·nic'i·ty (ăt'ə-nĭs'ĭ-tē, ăt'n-ĭs'-) n.
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Lacking in tone.
- a. constipation — constipation caused by atony of the colon.
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