Defenition of the word hypertonic

• Defenition of the word hypertonic

  • With an osmotic potential greater than that of living cells.
  • (Of a drink) Containing higher concentrations of salt and sugar as in the human body.
  • of a solution; having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
  • (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; "hypertonic muscle tissue"
  • (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
  • (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension

Antonyms for the word hypertonic

• • hypotonic
  • isosmotic
  • isotonic

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