hypertonic

• Termo técnico usado em fisiologia e medicina para descrever uma solução com maior concentração de solutos em relação a outra, ou um estado de tensão muscular excessiva.

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.

   Tônus aumentado

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscontractedrigidspasticstifftense

2. C1formalscientific

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

   Hipertônico

   • 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.

   Antônimoshypotonic