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In medicine, tone refers to the state of tension in muscles, organs, or vessels. Muscle tone is the basic tension that is essential for posture and movement; a disturbance can lead to increased tension (hypertonia) or decreased tension (hypotonia). Another medical term is hypertension, a pathological increase in pressure or tension, which occurs, for example, in high blood pressure or increased ... Continue reading

Tourette syndrome is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of motor and vocal tics. These tics are involuntary, sudden movements or vocalizations that are often preceded by a feeling of tension. Symptoms usually begin in childhood and may improve in adulthood, but can also lead to lifelong impairment. Symptoms and ... Continue reading