hypertonicity

hypertonicity
noun
1. (of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a higher osmotic pressure than some other
Ant: ↑hypotonicity
Hypernyms: ↑osmotic pressure
2. (of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic
Syn: ↑hypertonia, ↑hypertonus
Ant: ↑hypotonicity, ↑hypotonus (for: ↑hypertonus), ↑hypotonia (for: ↑hypertonia)
Derivationally related forms: ↑hypertonic (for: ↑hypertonus), ↑hypertonic (for: ↑hypertonia)
Hypernyms: ↑tonicity, ↑tonus, ↑tone

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