Definition and Synonyms for Hypotonic

Definition of Hypotonic

1. (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension Adjective
2. (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution Adjective

hypertonic
Adjective
antonym
2
1. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
2. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
isotonic
Adjective
antonym
1
1. (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure
hypotonia
Noun
derivation
1
1. (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic
hypotonicity
Noun
derivation
2
1. (of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a lower osmotic pressure than some other
2. (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic

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Etymology for hypotonic