hypertonic meaning
UK US /ˌhaɪpɚˈtɑnɪk/ 4 syllables
hypertonic (adjective): (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension.
hypertonic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
hypertonic as an adjective
- (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
- hypertonic muscle tissue
Opposite: hypotonic
Related forms: hypertonus, hypertonia
- (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
How to pronounce hypertonic
hypertonic is pronounced /ˌhaɪpɚˈtɑnɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Words that rhyme with hypertonic
Scrabble score: 20 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with HY · words ending in IC · 10-letter words
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