What does hypertonic mean?
adjective
Having a higher concentration of solutes than another solution, often used in medical or scientific contexts to describe a solution that draws water into a cell by osmosis. In psychology, describing a state of heightened emotional arousal or tension.
Example
"The hypertonic solution was used to treat the patient's dehydration, and the doctor explained that it would help to balance the fluids in her body."
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