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Meaning of word hypertonic from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

hypertonic   adjective

Meaning : (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension.

Example : Hypertonic muscle tissue.

(of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension.

hypotonic

Meaning : (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution.

(of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution.

hypotonic

(used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure.

isosmotic, isotonic