hypotonic

English

Etymology

From hypo- +‎ tonic.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /hʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈtɒnɪk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /haɪpəˈtɑnɪk/, /haɪpoʊˈtɑnɪk/

Adjective

hypotonic (comparative more hypotonic, superlative most hypotonic)

  1. (of a solution) Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
  2. (medicine) Showing less than normal tension in the muscles or muscle tissue.
    • 1983, Lawrence Durrell, Sebastian (Avignon Quintet), Faber & Faber, published 2004, page 1053:
      But always he went the full length, crying until he was completely exhausted, worn out, hypotonic.

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