hypertonicity

Definition of Hypertonicity in English :

1. hypertonicity

(of a solution) the extent to which a solution has a higher osmotic pressure than some other

2. hypertonia, hypertonicity, hypertonus

(of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Hypertonicity

adjective

1.

(esp of muscles) being in a state of abnormally high tension

2.

(of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than that of a specified, generally physiological, solution

Compare hypotonic, isotonic

adjective

1.

having abnormally high tension or tone, esp. of the muscles

2.

having an osmotic pressure higher than that of an isotonic solution

adj.

1. Physiology Having extreme muscular or arterial tension.

2. Chemistry Having the higher osmotic pressure of two solutions.