hypertonic (Meaning)
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hypertonic (a)
(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
(of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
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(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension, (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
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The hypertonic solution caused water to flow out of the red blood cells, resulting in crenation.
The injury created a hypertonic environment, drawing fluids from the surrounding tissue.
The plant cells placed in a hypertonic environment exhibited plasmolysis.
Hypertonic saline is used clinically to treat hypovolemic shock.
