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单词 hypertonic
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Definition of hypertonic in English:

hypertonic

adjective ˌhʌɪpəˈtɒnɪkˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪk
  • 1Biology
    Having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea.
    • In hypertonic syndromes the brain compensates by increasing osmoles in the brain cells.
    • Being a breakdown product of hemoglobin, urine is colored by urobilinogen and is more hypertonic than plasma and more acid.
    • If water flows from the cell into the stronger solution outside, the external solution is said to be hypertonic.
    • Vasopressin continued to act in patients excreting isotonic or hypertonic urine, so hypotonic intake must be avoided in them.
  • 2Physiology
    Of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • When the nervous system becomes involved, the muscle tendon bundles remain hypertonic and pain reflexes in the area are activated.
    • Whilst the muscles are not necessarily hypertonic in osteoporosis they are likely to have undergone fibrotic changes.

Derivatives

  • hypertonia

  • noun ˌhʌɪpəˈtəʊnɪəˌhaɪpərˈtoʊniə
    mass nounPhysiology
    • An abnormally high level of muscle tone or tension.

      hypertonia of the lower limbs
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Massive overdose can bring about ginseng abuse syndrome, which is characterized by hypertension, insomnia, hypertonia, and edema.
      • If the patient survives the initial episode, the disorder leads to severe mental and motor retardation, growth failure, hypertonia and seizures.
      • The springs in this territory are also of a great help in curing cardiovascular diseases like hypertonia.
  • hypertonicity

  • noun ˌhʌɪpətəˈnɪsɪti
    • This vicious cycle forces the fissure open and prevents healing, which in turn exacerbates the sphincter hypertonicity.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Perineal biofeedback may be particularly effective when there is presumed hypertonicity of the pelvic floor muscles.
      • Infant colic is characterized by excessive and inconsolable crying, hypertonicity, and wakefulness, mainly in the evening.
      • The hypothesis of the study was that acupuncture would reduce muscle hypertonicity in children with cerebral palsy.
      • The hypertonicity of the radiopaque agent draws fluid into the bowel to facilitate passage and expulsion of the tenacious meconium.
 
 

Definition of hypertonic in US English:

hypertonic

adjectiveˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪkˌhīpərˈtänik
  • 1Biology
    Having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In hypertonic syndromes the brain compensates by increasing osmoles in the brain cells.
    • Being a breakdown product of hemoglobin, urine is colored by urobilinogen and is more hypertonic than plasma and more acid.
    • If water flows from the cell into the stronger solution outside, the external solution is said to be hypertonic.
    • Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea.
    • Vasopressin continued to act in patients excreting isotonic or hypertonic urine, so hypotonic intake must be avoided in them.
  • 2Physiology
    Of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • When the nervous system becomes involved, the muscle tendon bundles remain hypertonic and pain reflexes in the area are activated.
    • Whilst the muscles are not necessarily hypertonic in osteoporosis they are likely to have undergone fibrotic changes.
 
 
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