Hypertonic

Hypertonic

1) Exhibiting excessive tone or tension (a hypertonic baby, a hypertonic bladder).

2) Having a higher osmotic pressure than a surrounding medium or a fluid under comparison (animals that produce urine which is hypertonic to their blood).

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Category: Genetic disorders
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