hyperosmotic solution

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• hyperosmotic — 1. Having an osmolality greater than another fluid, ordinarily assumed to be plasma or extracellular fluid. 2. Relating to increased osmosis. * * * hy·per·os·mot·ic .hī pə .räz mät ik adj HYPERTONIC (2) &L …   Medical dictionary

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