muscle flaccidity definition
For the tactical shooting technique, see Flaccid paralysis (shooting). Flaccid redirects here. For the states of the half-erect penis or clitoris tissues, see Tumescence. Flaccid paralysis is an illness characterized by weakness or paralysis and reduced muscle tone without other obvious cause (e.g., trauma). This abnormal condition may be caused by disease or by trauma affecting the nerves associated with the involved muscles.