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hypotonic Definition

hypo·tonic (hī′pō tän′ik, -pə-)

adjective

  1. having abnormally low tension or tone, esp. of the muscles
  2. having an osmotic pressure lower than that of an isotonic solution

hypotonic Related Forms
hy′po·to·nic′·ity (--tə nis′ə tē) noun
hypotonic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • fluid: This will avoid giving hypotonic fluids at greater than maintenance rates.
  • drink: Water for women Published: 01 November, 2005 Coca-Cola Enterprises has launched a new hypotonic sports water drink.
  • solution: There are three key messages: Intravenous hypotonic solutions can kill.
  • muscle: In addition he has severe learning difficulties and developmental delay associated with hypotonic muscles.
  • sport: For longer periods of exercise ( up to 90 minutes ) a hypotonic sports drink is a good idea.
  • shock: Homeostasis of intracellular Ca 2+ in equine chondrocytes: response to hypotonic shock.