Definition of hypertonic in English:

hypertonic

adjective ˌhʌɪpəˈtɒnɪkˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪk

1Biology
Having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid.
〔生〕高渗的
Example sentencesExamples
- Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea.
- In hypertonic syndromes the brain compensates by increasing osmoles in the brain cells.
- Being a breakdown product of hemoglobin, urine is colored by urobilinogen and is more hypertonic than plasma and more acid.
- If water flows from the cell into the stronger solution outside, the external solution is said to be hypertonic.
- Vasopressin continued to act in patients excreting isotonic or hypertonic urine, so hypotonic intake must be avoided in them.
2Physiology
Of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone.
〔生理〕（肌肉）张力亢进的
Example sentencesExamples
- When the nervous system becomes involved, the muscle tendon bundles remain hypertonic and pain reflexes in the area are activated.
- Whilst the muscles are not necessarily hypertonic in osteoporosis they are likely to have undergone fibrotic changes.

Derivatives

hypertonia

noun ˌhʌɪpəˈtəʊnɪəˌhaɪpərˈtoʊniə

mass noun

Physiology

An abnormally high level of muscle tone or tension.
hypertonia of the lower limbs
Example sentencesExamples
- Massive overdose can bring about ginseng abuse syndrome, which is characterized by hypertension, insomnia, hypertonia, and edema.
- If the patient survives the initial episode, the disorder leads to severe mental and motor retardation, growth failure, hypertonia and seizures.
- The springs in this territory are also of a great help in curing cardiovascular diseases like hypertonia.

hypertonicity

noun ˌhʌɪpətəˈnɪsɪti

This vicious cycle forces the fissure open and prevents healing, which in turn exacerbates the sphincter hypertonicity.
Example sentencesExamples
- Perineal biofeedback may be particularly effective when there is presumed hypertonicity of the pelvic floor muscles.
- Infant colic is characterized by excessive and inconsolable crying, hypertonicity, and wakefulness, mainly in the evening.
- The hypothesis of the study was that acupuncture would reduce muscle hypertonicity in children with cerebral palsy.
- The hypertonicity of the radiopaque agent draws fluid into the bowel to facilitate passage and expulsion of the tenacious meconium.

Definition of hypertonic in US English:

hypertonic

adjectiveˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪkˌhīpərˈtänik

1Biology
Having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid.
〔生〕高渗的
Example sentencesExamples
- In hypertonic syndromes the brain compensates by increasing osmoles in the brain cells.
- Being a breakdown product of hemoglobin, urine is colored by urobilinogen and is more hypertonic than plasma and more acid.
- If water flows from the cell into the stronger solution outside, the external solution is said to be hypertonic.
- Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea.
- Vasopressin continued to act in patients excreting isotonic or hypertonic urine, so hypotonic intake must be avoided in them.
2Physiology
Of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone.
〔生理〕（肌肉）张力亢进的
Example sentencesExamples
- When the nervous system becomes involved, the muscle tendon bundles remain hypertonic and pain reflexes in the area are activated.
- Whilst the muscles are not necessarily hypertonic in osteoporosis they are likely to have undergone fibrotic changes.

词汇	hypertonic
释义	Definition of hypertonic in English: hypertonic adjective ˌhʌɪpəˈtɒnɪkˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪk 1Biology Having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid. 〔生〕高渗的 Example sentencesExamples Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea. In hypertonic syndromes the brain compensates by increasing osmoles in the brain cells. Being a breakdown product of hemoglobin, urine is colored by urobilinogen and is more hypertonic than plasma and more acid. If water flows from the cell into the stronger solution outside, the external solution is said to be hypertonic. Vasopressin continued to act in patients excreting isotonic or hypertonic urine, so hypotonic intake must be avoided in them. 2Physiology Of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone. 〔生理〕（肌肉）张力亢进的 Example sentencesExamples When the nervous system becomes involved, the muscle tendon bundles remain hypertonic and pain reflexes in the area are activated. Whilst the muscles are not necessarily hypertonic in osteoporosis they are likely to have undergone fibrotic changes. Derivatives hypertonia noun ˌhʌɪpəˈtəʊnɪəˌhaɪpərˈtoʊniə mass nounPhysiology An abnormally high level of muscle tone or tension. hypertonia of the lower limbs Example sentencesExamples Massive overdose can bring about ginseng abuse syndrome, which is characterized by hypertension, insomnia, hypertonia, and edema. If the patient survives the initial episode, the disorder leads to severe mental and motor retardation, growth failure, hypertonia and seizures. The springs in this territory are also of a great help in curing cardiovascular diseases like hypertonia. hypertonicity noun ˌhʌɪpətəˈnɪsɪti This vicious cycle forces the fissure open and prevents healing, which in turn exacerbates the sphincter hypertonicity. Example sentencesExamples Perineal biofeedback may be particularly effective when there is presumed hypertonicity of the pelvic floor muscles. Infant colic is characterized by excessive and inconsolable crying, hypertonicity, and wakefulness, mainly in the evening. The hypothesis of the study was that acupuncture would reduce muscle hypertonicity in children with cerebral palsy. The hypertonicity of the radiopaque agent draws fluid into the bowel to facilitate passage and expulsion of the tenacious meconium. Definition of hypertonic in US English: hypertonic adjectiveˌhaɪpərˈtɑnɪkˌhīpərˈtänik 1Biology Having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid. 〔生〕高渗的 Example sentencesExamples In hypertonic syndromes the brain compensates by increasing osmoles in the brain cells. Being a breakdown product of hemoglobin, urine is colored by urobilinogen and is more hypertonic than plasma and more acid. If water flows from the cell into the stronger solution outside, the external solution is said to be hypertonic. Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea. Vasopressin continued to act in patients excreting isotonic or hypertonic urine, so hypotonic intake must be avoided in them. 2Physiology Of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone. 〔生理〕（肌肉）张力亢进的 Example sentencesExamples When the nervous system becomes involved, the muscle tendon bundles remain hypertonic and pain reflexes in the area are activated. Whilst the muscles are not necessarily hypertonic in osteoporosis they are likely to have undergone fibrotic changes.
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