hypertonic
[ hahy-per-ton-ik ]
/ ˌhaɪ pərˈtɒn ɪk /
adjective
Physiology. of or relating to hypertonia.
Physical Chemistry. noting a solution of higher osmotic pressure than another solution with which it is compared (opposed to hypotonic).Compare isotonic (def. 1).
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Origin of hypertonic
First recorded in 1850–55; hyperton(ia) + -ic
OTHER WORDS FROM hypertonic
hy·per·to·nic·i·ty [hahy-per-toh-nis-i-tee], /ˌhaɪ pər toʊˈnɪs ɪ ti/, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for hypertonic
hypertonic
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈtɒnɪk) /
adjective
Derived forms of hypertonic
hypertonicity (ˌhaɪpətəʊˈnɪsɪtɪ), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for hypertonic
hypertonic
[ hī′pər-tŏn′ĭk ]
adj.
Having extreme muscular or arterial tension; spastic.
Having the higher osmotic pressure of two solutions.
Other words from hypertonic
hy′per•to•nic′i•ty (-tə-nĭs′ĭ-tē, -tō-) n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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