hypertonic
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.hy·per·ton·ic
adjective \-ˈtä-nik\Definition of HYPERTONIC
1
: exhibiting excessive tone or tension <a hypertonic baby> <a hypertonic bladder>
2
: having a higher osmotic pressure than a surrounding medium or a fluid under comparison
Origin of HYPERTONIC
International Scientific Vocabulary
First Known Use: 1855
hy·per·ton·ic
adjective \-ˈtän-ik\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of HYPERTONIC
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