isotonic
- adjective
- /ˌaɪsəˈtɒnɪk/
- Specialized
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isotónico
- After the surgery, isotonic saline solution containing albumin (1%) and polyfructosan inulin was infused at a constant infusion rate.
- isotonic saline
Examples
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After the workout, he hydrated with an isotonic drink to replenish lost fluids.
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I have to isolate a single E. coli, suspended in isotonic plasma on a special mount for laser access.
Fiction book (2000) -
Hypovolaemia due to severe haemorrhage is usually corrected with packed red blood cells, whereas isotonic saline is more appropriate for plasma losses.
Academic text (1995) -
Although there is no absolute agreement as to the type and amount of plasma expander to be used for this purpose, there is international consensus on the use of 1500 mL isotonic saline.
Academic text (2003) -
After completion of all behavioral tests, rats were deeply anesthetized with pentobarbital and perfused intracardially with isotonic saline followed by 10% formol saline.
Academic text (2004) -
However, Barlow et al., in their study of the quinolone derivative ofloxacin, found that its effect on the middle ear mucosa and the tympanic membrane was no different from that of 0.9% isotonic sodium chloride solution.
Academic text (1998) -
In order to maintain cellular functions, it is important to use isotonic solutions for intravenous therapy.
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The athlete preferred an isotonic beverage that matched the osmotic pressure of his body fluids.
Synonyms
Having the same concentration of dissolved substances as another solution
Antonyms
- Specialized
A liquid with fewer dissolved substances than another so cells take in water
Compounds
- Specialized
Exercise that makes muscles get shorter and longer while moving a weight or your body
- Specialized
A liquid with the same salt level as body fluids like blood so cells keep their normal shape
How Concentrated
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Isotonic comes from Greek parts iso- meaning 'equal' and tonos meaning 'tone' or 'pressure', a meaning you can link to the common word tone. So an isotonic solution has the same 'pressure' as your body fluids, which helps keep fluids and cells in balance.