hyperosmotic


hy·per·os·mot·ic

(hī'pĕr-oz-mot'ik), 1. Having an osmolality greater than another fluid, ordinarily assumed to be plasma or extracellular fluid. 2. Relating to increased osmosis.

hyperosmotic

(hī′pər-ŏz-mŏt′ĭk)adj. Relating to or characterized by increased osmosis.

hy·per·os·mot·ic

(hī'pĕr-oz-mot'ik) 1. Having an osmolality greater than that of another fluid, ordinarily assumed to be plasma or extracellular fluid. 2. Relating to increased osmosis.

hyperosmotic

Of a fluid having a concentration of solutes great than that of the normal extracellular fluid.

Hyperosmotic

Hypertonic, containing a higher concentration of salts or other dissolved materials than normal tissues.Mentioned in: Laxatives