| 释义 |
iso·ton·ic
\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|tänik\ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary is- + tonic
1. : of, relating to, or exhibiting equal tension; specifically of muscular contraction : taking place in the absence of significant resistance with marked shortening of muscle fibers and without great increase in muscle tone — compare isometric
2. : having the same or equal osmotic pressure : isosmotic — used of solutions
< an isotonic salt solution in which blood cells are counted >
— compare hypertonic, hypotonic
• iso·ton·i·cal·ly \-nə̇k(ə)lē\ adverb |