First Known Use: 1855
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hypertonic
adjective hy·per·ton·ic \-ˈtä-nik\
Definition of HYPERTONIC
1
: exhibiting excessive tone or tension <a hypertonic baby> <a hypertonic bladder>
2
: having a higher osmotic pressure than a surrounding medium or a fluid under comparison
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hypertonic
adjective hy·per·ton·ic \-ˈtän-ik\
Medical Definition of HYPERTONIC
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