Hypotonic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈtɒnɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Hypotonic is an adjective meaning (of a solution) Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
Meaning
(of a solution) Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
More Meanings
- (medicine) Showing less than normal tension in the muscles or muscle tissue.
Example Sentences
But always he went the full length, crying until he was completely exhausted, worn out, hypotonic.
Antonyms for hypotonic
Common opposites include hypertonic, isotonic, isosmotic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hypoosmolar, hyposmolar, hypotonous, osmolal, osmotactic, hyperosmolal.
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