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Hypertonic (Adjective)

(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension; "hypertonic muscle tissue".

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Muscle spasms occur when the muscle tissue becomes hypertonic and is unable to relax.
Hypertonic muscle tissue is a common cause of pain and stiffness in athletes who engage in high-intensity exercise.
After a long period of immobility, the muscle tissue can become hypertonic and resistant to stretching.
In patients with muscle spasms, hypertonic muscle tissue can be relieved with the use of muscle relaxants.
Massage therapy can help to relieve hypertonic muscle tissue and improve range of motion in the affected joint.

(of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution.

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The hypertonic saline solution was administered to the patient to help manage swelling in the brain.
A hypertonic solution is often used in intravenous drips to replenish fluids quickly and effectively.
Compared to the normal blood serum, the concentrate was hypertonic, requiring careful dilution before infusion.
The hypertonic characteristic of the solution made it an effective treatment for dehydration in emergency situations.
In the laboratory, the hypertonic solution was used as a control to compare the effects of different solutes on cell membrane permeability.