hypotonic
/ˌhaɪpoʊˈtɑnɪk/
adjective
- Having a lower concentration of dissolved substances than another solution, causing water to move into cells.
- In biology class, we learned that a hypotonic solution makes plant cells swell.
- The lab technician prepared a hypotonic saline solution for the experiment.
- If you put a red blood cell in a hypotonic solution, it may burst.
- Having reduced muscle tone; floppy or weak.
- After the stroke, his left arm became hypotonic and hung loosely at his side.
- Hypotonic muscles can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks like walking.
- The infant was diagnosed as hypotonic and needed regular physical therapy.
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