What does isotonic mean?
Having the same concentration of solutes as another solution, or having the same osmotic pressure as another solution. In physiology, isotonic refers to a solution that has the same concentration of solutes as the body's cells.
Example
"The doctor explained that the isotonic solution would help to prevent dehydration in the patient."
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