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isotonic

adj
/ˌɑɪ.səˈtɑː.nɪk/

Etymology

From iso- + tonic.

  1. derived from τόνος
  2. derived from ton
  3. derived from tonus
  4. inherited from ton
  5. suffixed as tonic — “tone + ic”
  6. prefixed as isotonic — “iso + tonic”

Definitions

  1. Having the same osmotic pressure.

  2. Having the same concentration of solutes as human blood.

    • Use an isotonic saline solution in your neti pot to prevent irritation of your nasal passages.

  3. Having equal tension.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle…

      Of or involving muscular contraction against resistance in which the length of the muscle changes. Antonym is isometric. Isotonic movements are either concentric (working muscle shortens) or eccentric (working muscle lengthens). See also Wikipedia:Isotonic (exercise physiology)

    2. Having the same tone.

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Derived

anisotonic, isotonically, isotonic contraction, isotonicity

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