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hypertonic [‚hī·pər′tän·ik]
(physiology) Excessive or above normal in tone or tension, as a muscle. Having an osmotic pressure greater than that of physiologic salt solution or of any other solution taken as a standard. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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