isotonic
/ˌaɪsəˈtɑnɪk/
adjective
- Describing a drink or solution that has the same concentration of salts and sugars as the fluids in the human body, used to rehydrate quickly.
- After the long run, she drank an isotonic sports drink to replace lost electrolytes.
- Many athletes prefer isotonic beverages because they help the body absorb water faster.
- Doctors sometimes give patients isotonic saline solution to treat dehydration.
- In physiology, describing a muscle contraction where the muscle changes length while the tension stays the same.
- Lifting a weight involves an isotonic contraction of your biceps.
- Physical therapists use isotonic movements to help patients rebuild strength.
- During isotonic exercise, your muscles shorten and lengthen as you move.
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