Hypotonic Definition & Meaning
hypotonic
- adjective
- (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension
- (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
Words that rhyme with hypotonic
Usage tips for "hypotonic"
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