 hypertonic |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension | |
| Examples: | "hypertonic muscle tissue" |
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| Related terms: | hypotonic | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of a solution; having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution | |
| Related terms: | isotonic hypotonic | |
| Similar spelling: |
hypertonicity hypertonia hypertonus hypertext hyperidrosis Hyperoodon Hypertensin Hyperotreta hypertensive hypertension |
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