1. Plural of hypertonicity; the state or quality of having abnormally high muscle tone or tension, or (in chemistry/biology) the condition of a solution having a higher osmotic pressure than another solution.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Commonly used in physiology, neurology, and cell biology contexts

Examples

• The patient's hypertonicities in the leg muscles made walking difficult.
• Hypertonicities can result from neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy.
• The researcher measured hypertonicities across different muscle groups.
• Spasticity and hypertonicities are common symptoms following a stroke.
• Treatment options for hypertonicities include physical therapy and medication.