Hypotonic

A solution more dilute than the body fluids.


A solution with a lower osmotic pressure (lesser salt concentration) than a standard solution, usually water or physiological saline hypertonic.


Referring to a solution with a lower osmotic pressure than plasma.


Hypotonic refers to a below normal pressure. A hypotonic solution will exert less osmotic pressure than that of plasma.


Having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution. In reference to muscle tone, having less than normal tension or relaxation; colloq. floppy.


Describing a solution that has a lower osmotic pressure than another solution.


Referring to a solution which has a lower osmotic pressure than another. Physiologically it describes a solution with a lower osmotic pressure than body fluids.


Weaker than the usual strength or tension. The opposite is hypertonic.


 


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