Adjective: hypotonic ,hI-pu'tó-nik
- (of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension
"The hypotonic muscles in his legs made it difficult for him to walk"
- (of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
"The hypotonic sports drink was quickly absorbed by the athlete's body"
Sounds like: hypha, Haonic, hypert
Antonym: hypertonic, isosmotic
Encyclopedia: Hypotonic