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Definition of Hypertonic solution

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Hypertonic solution: A solution that contains more dissolved particles (such as salt and other electrolytes) than is found in normal cells and blood. For example, hypertonic solutions are used for soaking wounds.

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