hypotonic

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(of a solution) having a lower osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

(of living tissue) lacking normal tone or tension

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It also prevents the cell from expanding and bursting ( cytolysis ) from osmotic pressure due to a hypotonic environment. Source: Internet

The latter have almost the same salt content as the extracellular fluids, whereas the former is hypotonic with respect to plasma. Source: Internet

When a biological cell is in a hypotonic environment, the cell interior accumulates water, water flows across the cell membrane into the cell, causing it to expand. Source: Internet

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