hypertonicity

noun hy·per·to·nic·i·ty \-tə-ˈni-sə-tē\

plural hy·per·to·nic·i·ties

Definition of HYPERTONICITY

: the condition of being hypertonic; especially : hypertonia

1886

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·per·to·nic·i·ty \-tə-ˈnis-ət-ē\

plural hy·per·to·nic·i·ties

: the quality or state of being hypertonic

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