Hypertonicity (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(of muscular tissue) the state of being hypertonic.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The physical therapist assessed the patient's muscle hypertonicity before starting the treatment session.
• The spasms were caused by hypertonicity of the muscular tissue surrounding the joint.
• Chronic hypertonicity of the muscle fibers can lead to limited range of motion and pain.
• Muscle hypertonicity can be caused by various factors including stress, overuse, or injury.
• Hypertonicity in the hamstrings limited the patient's ability to perform deep squats without compensation.

Synonyms

• Hypertonus
• Hypertonia

Antonyms

• Hypotonicity

Hypernyms

• Tonicity
• Tonus

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Antonyms

• Hypotonicity