hypotonicity

• Nom désignant la propriété d'une solution d'avoir une pression osmotique plus basse qu'une autre solution, ou l'état d'une diminution du tonus du tissu musculaire.

A noun referring to the property of a solution having a lower osmotic pressure compared to another solution, or the state of reduced tension in muscular tissue.

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1. C2formalmedical

   The degree to which a solution has a lower osmotic pressure compared to another solution, often causing water to move into cells.

   Hypotonicité

   • The hypotonicity of the saline solution caused the red blood cells to swell.
   • In biology class, we studied how hypotonicity affects plant cells.
   • The doctor explained the hypotonicity of the intravenous fluid.

   Antonymeshypertonicity

2. Reduced muscle toneC2formalmedical

   The condition of having abnormally low muscle tone or tension, often resulting in floppiness or weakness.

   Hypotonie musculaire

   • The infant was diagnosed with hypotonicity, showing poor muscle control.
   • Physical therapy can help improve hypotonicity in affected muscles.
   • Hypotonicity in the limbs made it difficult for the patient to stand.

   Synonymesamyotoniahypotonia

   Antonymeshypertonicityrigidityspasticity