hyperosmotic
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hy·per·os·mot·ic
(hī'pĕr-oz-mot'ik),1. Having an osmolality greater than another fluid, ordinarily assumed to be plasma or extracellular fluid.
2. Relating to increased osmosis.
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hyperosmotic
(hī′pər-ŏz-mŏt′ĭk)adj.
Relating to or characterized by increased osmosis.
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hy·per·os·mot·ic
(hī'pĕr-oz-mot'ik)1. Having an osmolality greater than that of another fluid, ordinarily assumed to be plasma or extracellular fluid.
2. Relating to increased osmosis.
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hyperosmotic
Of a fluid having a concentration of solutes great than that of the normal extracellular fluid.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
Hyperosmotic
Hypertonic, containing a higher concentration of salts or other dissolved materials than normal tissues.
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