hypoisotonic

hypoisotonic
SYN: hypotonic.

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hy·po·iso·ton·ic (hi″po-i″so-tonґik) less than isotonic; said of a solution having a lesser osmotic power than another.

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  • hypotonic — 1. Having a lesser degree of tension. 2. Having a lesser osmotic pressure than a reference solution, which is ordinarily assumed to be blood plasma or interstitial fluid; more specifically, refers to a fluid in which cells would swell. SYN: h …   Medical dictionary

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