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What is the adjective for hypertonicity?

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hypertonic
  1. (of a solution) having a greater osmotic pressure than another
  2. (anatomy) having a very high muscular tension; spastic
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    1. “The hypertonic muscles in his arms resisted the weight as he lifted the heavy dumbbell.”
      “Sputum induction is a respiratory therapy technique that uses hypertonic saline to induce sputum production.”
      “Neurologically they are hypertonic and may have frequent episodes of apnea.”
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