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Hypertonic Definition & Meaning

hypertonic
adjective
  1. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; "hypertonic muscle tissue"
  2. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

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What does hypertonic mean?
(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; "hypertonic muscle tissue" (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
What part of speech is hypertonic?
Hypertonic is an adjective.
How many definitions does hypertonic have?
Hypertonic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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