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hypertonic

/,haɪpər'tɑnɪk/

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(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
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"hypertonic muscle tissue"
Opposite:

hypotonic
(of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
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Opposite:

hypotonic isotonic

Examples of hypertonic

"hypertonic muscle tissue"