hy·per·ton·ic
/ˌhīpərˈtänik/
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adjective
adjective: hypertonic
1.
BIOLOGY
having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid.
2.
PHYSIOLOGY
of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone.
Answer:
hy·per·ton·ic
/ˌhīpərˈtänik/
Learn to pronounce
adjective
adjective: hypertonic
1.
BIOLOGY
having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid.
2.
PHYSIOLOGY
of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone.
Explanation:
Here is another word (s) for hypertonic:
isosmotic, hypotonic, isotonic. hypertonic(adj) (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution. Antonyms: hypotonic, isosmotic, isotonic.
