isotonicity
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The isotonic condition of the solutions ensured that the cells did not undergo significant changes in volume.
Definition:A condition where the concentration of solutes, and thus the osmotic pressure, is the same in two different solutions, meaning they do not affect each other when separated by a semi-permeable membrane.
Example:Maintaining osmotic equilibrium in dialysis solutions is crucial to prevent the loss or gain of water from the blood.
Definition:A state of balance where the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane is balanced due to the equal osmotic pressure in both solutions on either side of the membrane.
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