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(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension

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  1. adj. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension
  2. adj. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution
  3. j:100 a. (of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension a. (of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution