hypotonic

English

/hʌɪpə(ʊ)ˈtɒnɪk/, /haɪpəˈtɑnɪk/

adj
Definitions
  • (of a solution) Having a lower osmotic pressure than another.
  • (medicine) Showing less than normal tension in the muscles or muscle tissue.

Etymology

Prefix from English tonic.

Origin

English

tonic

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