Hypotonic
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪpoʊˈtɑnɪk/
Hypotonic (adj)
- Having less muscle tightness than normal, often making movement feel weak or slow.
- Describing a liquid with fewer dissolved particles than another, so cells may take in water.
Hypotonic (adjective)
Examples
- The child has hypotonic muscles and moves more slowly.
- Therapy can help when a person has hypotonic muscle tone.