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hypertonic

[ US /ˌhaɪpɝˈtɑnɪk/ ]
[ UK /hˌa‍ɪpətˈɒnɪk/ ]
ADJECTIVE
  1. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
    hypertonic muscle tissue
  2. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

How To Use hypertonic In A Sentence

  • A useful treatment method is the potent loop diuretic, furosemide, along with the hypertonic saline.
  • 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.
  • Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea.
  • Hypertonic saline gauze is impregnated with dry sodium chloride.
  • Sputum induction using inhalation of hypertonic saline appears to be safe for individuals with CF.
  • Infant colic is characterized by excessive and inconsolable crying, hypertonicity, and wakefulness, mainly in the evening.
  • Hypertonic saline dressings are not appropriate for minimally draining wounds or wounds covered with dehydrated slough or eschar; these dressings depend on wound moisture to moisten them.
  • In hypertonic syndromes the brain compensates by increasing osmoles in the brain cells.
  • hypertonic muscle tissue
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