hyperosmotic
[/ˌhaɪ.pər.ɑːzˈmɑː.tɪk/]
adjective
hiperosmótico
1. Relating to or denoting a solution that has a higher osmotic pressure than another solution, typically a cell's internal fluid, causing water to move out of the cell
The hyperosmotic solution caused the cells to shrivel as water left the cytoplasm.
A solução hipersmótica causou o encolhimento das células conforme a água saiu do citoplasma.
2. Having an osmotic pressure greater than that of blood plasma or normal body fluids
A hyperosmotic IV solution must be administered carefully to avoid damaging red blood cells.
Uma solução IV hipersmótica deve ser administrada com cuidado para evitar danificar os glóbulos vermelhos.
This is a specialized scientific and medical term used primarily in academic, clinical, and laboratory contexts. It is equally recognized in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese medical communities, though it is rarely encountered in everyday conversation. The term is essential in medical education, particularly in disciplines like physiology, pharmacology, and biochemistry.
Related Idioms & Phrases
hyperosmotic gradient - osmotic pressure difference between two solutions
hyperosmotic environment - a surrounding medium with higher solute concentration
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