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hypotonic
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hypotonic [¦hī·pə′tän·ik]
(physiology)
Pertaining to subnormal muscle strength or tension.
Referring to a solution with a lower osmotic pressure than physiological saline.
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The cytoplasmic granules exhibit constant, Brownian motion, due to swelling of the neutrophil--a result of hypotonicity.
Urine wet prep glitter cell reporting by Baer, Daniel M. / Medical Laboratory Observer
Once the stimulus for free water retention was removed (exogenous DDAVP[R]), the patient began to excrete the large free water load as endogenous ADH secretion was suppressed by the plasma hypotonicity.
Dysnatremias: why are patients still dying? by Ayus, Juan Carlos / Southern Medical Journal
Several authors reported hypertonicity up to day 4-7, and then hypotonicity (Brismar, Aqeel, Brismar, Coates, Gascon, & Ozand, 1990; Feng, Chow, & Chan, 1986; Nord, van Doorninck, & Greene, 1991).
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