atonic

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Falls during his atonic seizures resulted in head injuries, so he started to wear a helmet.

From Nature • Jul. 8, 2014

He then developed atonic seizures, in which his muscle lost tone — his muscles would go limp and he would drop to the ground.

From Nature • Jul. 8, 2014

Aloe is bitter and astringent, and is used under prescription for some cases of menstrual irregularities, chronic constipation, atonic dyspepsia and worms.

From Time Magazine Archive

Uses.—The decoction of the leaves is used locally in sores and atonic ulcers, followed by a poultice of the boiled and mashed leaves.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

The seeds are used as a condiment; they are stimulant and carminative and yield good results in atonic dyspepsia, nervous depression and spasmodic or flatulent affections of the intestine.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers