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Hypotonic Solutions
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Definition
: Solutions that have a lesser osmotic pressure than a reference solution such as blood, plasma, or interstitial fluid.
GEN; NIM; no qualif when NIM coord; SALINE SOLUTION, HYPERTONIC & GLUCOSE SOLUTION, HYPERTONIC are available; DF: HYPOTONIC SOL
Other names
Solutions, Hypotonic