hypertonic

(adjective)

Having a greater osmotic pressure than another.

Related Terms

  • halophile
  • osmosis
  • prophylactic
  • cannula
  • hypotonic
  • isotonic

Examples of hypertonic in the following topics:

  • Osmotic Pressure

    • When a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, water actually flows out of the cell into the surrounding solution causing the cells to shrink and lose its turgidity.
    • Two of the most common substances used to create hypertonic environment for microorganisms and prevent them from growing are salt and sugar.
  • Osmotic Pressure

    • If the medium is hypertonic — a concentrated solution with a lower water concentration than the cell — the cell will lose water by osmosis .
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection

    • Studies of nebulized hypertonic saline (HS) have shown that the "use of nebulized 3% HS is a safe, inexpensive, and effective treatment for infants hospitalized with moderately severe viral bronchiolitis" where "RSV accounts for the majority of viral bronchiolitis cases. " Supportive care includes fluids and oxygen until the illness runs its course.
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