English Explanatory Dictionary

hypotonic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
  2. Showing less than normal tension in the muscles or muscle tissue.

Pronunciation

/hʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈtɒnɪk/ /haɪpəˈtɑnɪk/ /haɪpoʊˈtɑnɪk/

Word forms

hypotonic more hypotonic most hypotonic

Etymology

From hypo- + tonic.

Antonyms

hypertonic

Related words

isotonic

Derived words

hypotonically hypotonicity
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