hyperosmolar
Adjective
Meaning
hyperosmolar (comparative more hyperosmolar, superlative most hyperosmolar)
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of hyperosmolarity.
Antonyms
Phrases with the word
Examples
A diabetic coma can also occur with hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome.
The most common hyperosmolar products are (for example, Kristalose), ).
This leads to conditions called diabetic or hyperosmolar coma, which can be life-threatening.
See also: Syndrome X. Hyperosmolar coma A coma (loss of consciousness) related to high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood and requiring emergency treatment.