i·sos·mot·ic

(ī′sŏz-mŏt′ĭk, -sŏs-)

adj.

Of or exhibiting equal osmotic pressure.

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isosmotic

(ˌaɪsɒzˈmɒtɪk)

adj

(Physiology) another word for isotonic³

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i•so•ton•ic

(ˌaɪ səˈtɒn ɪk)

adj.

1. of or pertaining to solutions with equal osmotic pressure.

2. Physiol.

a. of or pertaining to a muscular contraction in which the muscle shortens while tension increases, as in continuous lifting.

b. of or pertaining to a solution containing the same salt concentration as mammalian blood.

[1890–95; < German isotonisch (1882); see iso-, tonic]

i`so•to•nic′i•ty (-təˈnɪs ɪ ti) n.

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isosmotic - (used of solutions) having the same or equal osmotic pressure

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The osmolarity of body fluids is 275-295 mOsmol/L, so 0.9 per cent NaCl is regarded as isosmotic, or the same as body fluids.

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In summary, this new protocol for MR rectography, which using isosmotic mannitol instead of US gel to distend bowel lumen after bowel cleansing, has shown to be a feasible method to improve image quality and lesion depictures of RC through eliminating an effect of gas and feces.

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(2007) aquatic organisms, including crustaceans, are more sensitive to metal stress when hyperosmoregulating than when they are closer to their isosmotic point.

Evaluation of potential confounding factors in sediment toxicity tests with Hyalella azteca (Saussure, 1858)

The drug-containing liposomes were hydrated with an isosmotic TE solution at 80 g/L.

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Isosmotic points and their ecological significance for juvenile Chinese sturgeon Acipenser sinensis in the Yangtze estuary.

Copper and Zinc Toxicity Estimates for Juvenile Chinese Sturgeon Acipenser sinensis in the Yangtze River Estuary

All of the electrolyte solutions contained the same components but in different concentrations, resulting in a hypoosmotic solution (ESHYPO, 200mOsmol[L.sup.-1]: 4g sodium chloride, 0.5g potassium chloride, 1g sodium acetate, and 7.5g dextrose), an isosmotic solution (ESISO, 280mOsmol[L.sup.-1]: 5g sodium chloride, 1g potassium chloride, 2g sodium acetate, and 10g dextrose), and a hyperosmotic solution (ESHYPER, 350mOsmol[L.sup.-1]: 6g sodium chloride, 1g potassium chloride, 3g sodium acetate, and 15g dextrose.

Enteral electrolyte solutions with different osmolarities administered in a continuous flow in newborn calves/Solucoes eletroliticas enteral com diferentes osmolaridade administradas em fluxo continuo em bezerros recem-nascidos

Since birds have primarily reptilian type nephrons, which produce isosmotic urine, urine concentration is limited.

The Histological Differences of the Ureter in Japanese Quail (Coturnix japonica) Compared With Some Other Domestic Avian Species/Diferencias Histologicas del Ureter en Codornices Japonesas (Coturnix japonica) en Comparacion con Algunas Otras Especies Avicolas Domesticas

Costamagna, "A new low-volume isosmotic polyethylene glycol solution plus bisacodyl versus split-dose 4 L polyethylene glycol for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy: a randomised controlled trial," Digestive and Liver Disease, vol.

The Effectiveness of Personalized Bowel Preparation Using a Smartphone Camera Application: A Randomized Pilot Study

Habib et al., "Small volume isosmotic polyethylene glycol electrolyte balanced solution (PMF-100) in treatment of chronic nonorganic constipation," Digestive Diseases and Sciences, vol.

Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation and Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Derived from a Canadian National Survey and Needs Assessment on Choices of Therapeutic Agents

Aquatic and land exercise training affects renal function in rats under isosmotic volume expansion.

Elderly hypertensive subjects have a better profile of cardiovascular and renal responses during water-based exercise

Therefore, the main reason underlying the similar results obtained in terms of induction times among salinities was the regulatory capacity of the species under isosmotic conditions after an acclimation period at a specific salinity level.

Salinity does not alter the effectiveness of menthol as an anesthetic and sedative during the handling and transport of juvenile fat snook (Centropomus parallelus)/Salinidade nao altera a eficacia de mentol como um anestesico e sedativo durante a manipulacao e transporte de juvenis de robalo peva (Centropomus parallelus)