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hypertonia

 
Dictionary: hy·per·to·ni·a   (hī'pər-tō'nē-ə) pronunciation
 
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n. Pathology.

The state of being hypertonic.


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Medical Dictionary: hy·per·to·ni·a
 
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(hī'pər-tō'nē-ə)
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Extreme tension of the muscles or arteries.

 
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Abnormally increased tonicity or strength.

  • h. oculi — high intraocular pressure; glaucoma.
 
 
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hypertonic bladder (medicine)
amphotony
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