Hypertonic (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. of or relating to hypertonia.
  2. noting a solution of higher osmotic pressure than another solution with which it is compared (opposed to hypotonic).
adjective
  1. (esp of muscles) being in a state of abnormally high tension
  2. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than that of a specified, generally physiological, solution
Hypertonic (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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