hypertonic

Adjective

of a solution

(of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another. / (anatomy) Having a very high muscular tension; spastic.

Japanese Meaning

（溶液が）他よりも浸透圧が高く、細胞から水分が引き出されやすい状態。 / （解剖学）非常に高い筋緊張状態、痙攣性の状態。

The hypertonic solution drew water out of the cells, causing them to shrink.

高張性の溶液は細胞から水分を引き出し、細胞が縮む原因となった。

Sense（1）

(of a solution) Having a greater osmotic pressure than another.

Sense（2）

(anatomy) Having a very high muscular tension; spastic.

more hypertonic

（ comparative ）

most hypertonic

（ superlative ）