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Hypotonicity (Noun)

(of muscular tissue) the state of being hypotonic.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Muscle hypotonicity can occur as a result of various neurological disorders that affect the communication between the brain and muscles.
The patient's muscle hypotonicity made it difficult for her to maintain balance and posture.
Muscle hypotonicity in infants can be a sign of neurological dysfunction or developmental delay.
After the spinal cord injury, the patient experienced muscle hypotonicity in his lower limbs, resulting in a lack of muscle tone and reflexes.
The physical therapist worked to increase muscle strength and tone in the patient's affected limbs, addressing the underlying hypotonicity and promoting functional recovery.

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

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The hypotonicity of the intravenous solution helped to increase the patient's blood volume and improve circulation.
Compared to a normal saline solution, the hypotonicity of the IV fluid was significant, rendering it less effective for treating severe dehydration.
The hypotonicity of the bathing solution was carefully controlled to prevent water from flooding into the cells and causing them to swell.
In the medical laboratory, hypotonicity is a critical parameter when preparing solutions for cell experiments or in vivo studies.
The hypotonicity of the surrounding solution was a key factor in the diffusion of water molecules into the cell, leading to changes in cell shape and function.