tonic andru235 take some gin, and mix-o-lydian 050927 ... hsg google____ define:tonic Definitions of tonic on the Web: * of or relating to or producing normal tone or tonus in muscles or tissue; "a tonic reflex"; "tonic muscle contraction" * lime- or lemon-flavored carbonated water containing quinine * employing variations in pitch to distinguish meanings of otherwise similar words; "Chinese is a tonal language" * pop: a sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring; "in New England they call sodas tonics" * used of syllables; "a tonic syllables carries the main stress in a word" * (music) the first note of a diatonic scale * relating to or being the keynote of a major or minor scale; "tonic harmony" * a medicine that strengthens and invigorates * bracing: imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air" wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn * Tonic in physiology refers to a muscle which is predominantly toned. The opposite of tonic is phasic. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_(physiology) * Tonic is a Canadian radio program, which debuted on March 19, 2007 on CBC Radio 2. Devoted to jazz music and airing from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. nightly, the program is hosted by Katie Malloch from Montreal weekdays and Tim Tamashiro from Calgary on weekends. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_(radio_program) * Tonic is a live album by experimental jazz fusion trio Medeski Martin & Wood recorded at Tonic in New York City. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_(album) * Tonic was a music venue located at 107 Norfolk Street, New York City which opened in 1998 and closed April 2007. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_(music_club) * Tonic was a Grammy-nominated American post-grunge rock band formed in 1993 by Emerson Hart, Jeff Russo, Dan Rothchild, and Kevin Shepard. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonic_(band) * A [drink] intended to restore or invigorate; tonic water; Any of various carbonated, non-alcoholic beverages; The first note of a scale; The ... en.wiktionary.org/wiki/tonic * tonicity - the elastic tension of living muscles, arteries, etc. that facilitate response to stimuli; "the doctor tested my tonicity" wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn * Tonicity is a measure of effective osmolarity or effective osmolality in cell biology. Osmolality and osmolarity are properties of a particular solution, independent of any membrane. ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tonicity * Tonia - A female given name derived from Antonia en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tonia * Carbonated water that is sometimes flavored with fruit extracts, sugar, and a small amount of quinine, a bitter alkaloid. Tonic water is popular as a mixer. It is also called "quinine water." www.nutribase.com/beverage.shtml * Strengthens and enlivens either specific organs or the whole body. www.massage.co.nz/ * An ambiguous term referring to a substance thought to have an overall positive medicinal effect of an unspecified nature (see adaptogenic). www.planetbotanic.ca/glossary.htm * a substance that increases strength and tone (top) abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer * the first tone or key tone of any scale. www.ket.org/artstoolkit/music/glossary.htm * The primary pitch which functions as the focal point or primary center of a key in tonal music. (Also known as an octave) www.ultimate-guitar.com/lessons/the_basics/music_dictionary.html * The key center (note), or foundation of, a scale or melody. www.musichappens.com/webschool/Analysis/glossary.htm * In medicine, increasing strength, or the tone of the animal system; obviating the effects of debility, and restoring healthy functions. www.osv.org/explore_learn/document_viewer.php * Refers to the central or “home” pitch, or chord, of a musical piece – or sometimes of just a section of the piece. www.america.gov/st/arts-english/2008/July/20080814214526eaifas0.2540247.html * The phase of a generalized seizure where the dog falls, loses consciousness and extends its legs rigidly. In a mild generalized seizure, the dog may not lose consciousness and could have little or no extension of the legs. www.canine-epilepsy.com/Terminology.html * (action) improves the function of, energizes and tones the body or particular tissues or organs. www.ann.com.au/subindex_dictionary.htm * has a restorative effect www.therapyessence.com/thervalgloss.html * Increases tone and vitality of skin, other organs or body systems. www.simplers.com/herbal/definition.htm * Superb photography but I am not sure about the history. It was the wind not the fire-ships which destroyed the Armada and where are the famed quotes about not making windows into men;s souls and her best lines before the Armada at Tilbury? I do not think this was at all an anti-catholic film. ... astore.amazon.co.uk/thedictionofcell/detail/B0012RGKFO * Sustained muscular contraction. www.adha.org/CE_courses/course2/keyterms.htm * Carbonized drink aromatized with fruit and plant extracts, like the quina. www.cocktails.in.th/glossary.html * What is often enjoyed over ice after an evening at the opera. www.c4vct.com/kym/humor/musdefi.htm * (noun) usually a medication that increases or restores strength or vigor to a body www.charliechestnut.org/Phase1/Scrapbook/glossary/Glossary_Culture.html * Herbs that restore and strengthen the entire system. Produces and restores normal tone. A general tonic would be one that braces up the whole system. Example: aloe, bala, barberry, chirayata, guduchi and gentian. www.motherherbs.com/herb-glossary.html * stimulates the overall body systems www.experiencefestival.com/a/Herbal_Dictionary/id/35385 * is a generalized seizure during which a person falls to the ground because their body goes rigid. www.epilepsysupport.org.uk/Html/Information/Glossary.htm * Often used to describe a remedy with strengthening properties. A restorative agent or influence. www.scandiaspa.com/aromatherapy-glossary-terms.html * A substance that fortifies the body when taken over a long period of time and balances the 'qi', what the Chinese call 'the vital life ... www.spaglo.com/spa_terms.html * An agent believed to invigorate a specific body organ. www.health.harvard.edu/dictionary/T.htm * A substance, usually liquid that, that invigorates, restores or stimulates the system to improve health or body tone. www.sankofasoaps.com/usefulterms.htm 090228 ... 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