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tonicity(dictionary)

DTP (oh) and Tonicity (medicine)


DTP (oh)



desktop publishing the work of arranging the Writing and pictures for a magazine, small book etc, using a computer and special Software

Tonicity (medicine)


tonicity


1. A state of normal tension of the tissues by virtue of which the parts are kept in shape, alert, and ready to function in response to a suitable stimulus. In the case of muscle, it refers to a state of continuous activity or tension beyond that related to the physical properties; i.e., it is active resistance to stretch; in skeletal muscle it is dependent upon the efferent innervation.

Synonym: tonus.

2. The osmotic pressure or tension of a solution, usually relative to that of blood.

See: isotonicity.

Origin: G. Tonos, tone