hypertonic
adjective
hy·per·ton·ic
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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
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hypertonic
adjective
hy·per·ton·ic
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Medical 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
animals that produce urine which is hypertonic to their blood
— compare hypotonic sense 2, isotonic sense 1