hypertonic

• Término técnico usado en fisiología y medicina para describir una solución con mayor concentración de solutos en comparación con otra, o un estado de tensión muscular excesiva.

A technical term used in physiology and medicine to describe a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than another solution, or a state of excessive muscle tension.

1. High tissue tensionB2formalmedical

   Describes living tissue that is in a state of abnormally high tension, often due to muscle contraction or other physiological conditions.

   Hipertónico (tejido con tensión alta)

   • The patient's muscles were hypertonic after the injury.
   • Hypertonic tissue can be caused by neurological conditions.
   • The doctor noted hypertonicity in the affected limb.
   • Physical therapy helps reduce hypertonic muscle states.

   Sinónimoscontractedrigidspasticstifftense

2. C1formalscientific

   Referring to a solution that has a higher osmotic pressure compared to another solution, typically causing water movement out of cells.

   hipertónico (mayor presión osmótica)

   • A hypertonic saline solution is used in medical treatments.
   • Cells placed in a hypertonic solution will shrink.
   • The hypertonic environment caused water to leave the plant cells.
   • Intravenous fluids can be hypertonic to restore electrolyte balance.

   Antónimoshypotonic