Medical Definition of TONUS. 1. : tone 2a. 2. : a state of partial contraction that is characteristic of normal muscle, is maintained at least in part by a continuous bombardment of motor impulses originating reflexly, and serves to maintain body postureâcalled also muscle tone; compare clonus.
Neuralgia is the definitive term for nerve pain. Words ending in -algia indicate pain. A closely related word is neuropathy. It indicates an injury, disease, deterioration, defect or other abnormality of the nerve, which usually produces pain, pos...
Thatâs not neuropathy.â Neuropathy is a term that means pathology or abnormality with the nerves. The symptoms of neuropathy â which can include tingling, numbness, burning, weakness and sensations of pain â indicate that the nerve itself is impacted or damaged. Causes and Symptoms of Neuropathy