Meaning of hypertonic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪk/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   hypertonic

   Definitions

   1. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension

   Examples

   • « hypertonic muscle tissue »

   Antonyms

   • hypotonic
2. 2. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

   Antonyms

   • hypotonic
   • isotonic
   • isosmotic

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