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hypertonic
[ hahy-per-ton-ik ]
adjective
- Physiology. of or relating to hypertonia.
- Physical Chemistry. noting a solution of higher osmotic pressure than another solution with which it is compared ( hypotonic ). Compare isotonic ( def 1 ).
Derived Forms
- hypertonicity, noun
Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms
- 丑测路辫别谤路迟辞路苍颈肠路颈路迟测 [hahy-per-toh-, nis, -i-tee], noun
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of hypertonic1
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Andrew has hypertonic cerebral palsy, which means he suffers from tightening muscles and regular spasms.
Helman says some folks find that using a neti pot can cause ear discomfort, especially when using 鈥渉ypertonic鈥 saline, or saline with a high concentration of salt.
They are hypertonic, with arms and legs held stiffened by overly contracted muscles.
Now, 15 years later, looking back with more knowledge and expertise, I see that this patient clearly had hypertonic pelvic floor muscles secondary to anxiety and fear.
I have a hypertonic pelvic floor that has caused me significant pain since my early twenties, and I am currently receiving treatment from a competent, compassionate, and trained pelvic floor physical therapist.
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