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Hypotonic Definition & Meaning

hypotonic
adjective
  1. (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension
  2. (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

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Frequently asked questions

What does hypotonic mean?
(of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
What part of speech is hypotonic?
Hypotonic is an adjective.
How many definitions does hypotonic have?
Hypotonic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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