isotonic

• Bezeichnet eine Lösung, die denselben osmotischen Druck wie eine andere Lösung hat, insbesondere eine Körperflüssigkeit wie Blut oder Tränenflüssigkeit.

Describes a solution having the same osmotic pressure as another solution, especially a bodily fluid.

1. Equal osmotic pressureC1formalmedical

   Describing a solution that has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically body fluids.

   Gleicher osmotischer Druck

   • The saline solution is isotonic with human blood plasma.
   • Isotonic drinks help replenish fluids lost during exercise.
   • The lab prepared an isotonic buffer for the experiment.

   Synonymeisosmotic

2. Equal intervals in musicC2formalscientific

   Relating to a musical scale where the intervals between notes are equal.

   Gleichstufige Stimmung

   • The piano is tuned to an isotonic scale.
   • Isotonic tuning allows for easy transposition between keys.
   • Modern Western music is based on the isotonic system.

3. Constant tension in musclesC1formalscientific

   Describing a type of muscle contraction where the tension remains constant while the muscle changes length.

   Isotonisch

   • Isotonic exercises like bicep curls build muscle strength.
   • The physiotherapist recommended isotonic movements for rehabilitation.
   • During isotonic contraction, the muscle shortens while lifting a weight.

   Antonymeisometric

4. Equal tension in musclesC2formalscientific

   Describing two or more muscles that have equal tension.

   Gleiche Spannung in Muskeln

   • The therapist assessed whether the opposing muscles were isotonic.
   • Isotonic balance between muscle groups is important for posture.
   • The study measured isotonic conditions in the forearm muscles.