isotonic

Term: isotonic

Literally meaning: “having equal tension”

Origin: Anc Greek

ίσος/isos(=equal) comping form ισο-/iso- eg isomer, isopod

+τόνος/tonos (=the normal state of elastic tension or partial contraction in resting muscles) > τανύω/taneo(=strain)

Coined/History

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Definition

1. Isosmotic.

2. Having the same concentration of solutes as the blood: an isotonic saline solution.