hypertonic

hypertonic
[ˌhʌɪpəˈtɒnɪk]
adjective
  1. having increased pressure or tone, in particular
    高压的;高声调的,尤指
    ■(Biology)having a higher osmotic pressure than a particular fluid, typically a body fluid or intracellular fluid
    (生)高渗的
    ■(Physiology)of or in a state of abnormally high muscle tone
    (生理)(肌肉)张力亢进的
派生
hypertonia
noun
  1. (only of muscles 仅指肌肉),
hypertonicity
noun
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