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hypotonic

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hypotonic /hy·po·ton·ic/ (-ton´ik)
1. denoting decreased tone or tension.
2. denoting a solution having less osmotic pressure than one with which it is compared.

hy·po·ton·ic (hp-tnk)
adj.
1. Having less than normal tone or tension, as of muscles or arteries.
2. Having a lower osmotic pressure than a reference solution.

hypo·to·nici·ty (-t-ns-t) n.

hypotonic
[hī′pōton′ik]
Etymology: Gk, hypo, under, tonos, stretching
1  adj, pertaining to a lower or lessened tone or tension in any body structure, as in paralysis.
2  n, a solution having a lower concentration of solute than another solution, hence exerting less osmotic pressure than that solution.
3  adj, pertaining to a solution that causes cells to swell. Compare hypertonic, isotonic.

hypotonic (hī´pōton´ik),
adj exhibiting less tension or firmness.

hypotonic
1. having an abnormally reduced tonicity or tension.
2. having an osmotic pressure lower than that of the solution with which it is compared.

hypotonic dehydration
occurs when there is secretory loss of sodium from the intestinal epithelium, e.g. salmonellosis, in osmolar excess of the concurrent fluid loss. See also dehydration.


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