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Hyper

1. (Science: prefix) Signifying over, above, high, beyond, excessive, above normal; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also abnormally great, excessive; as, hyperaemia, hyperbola, hypercritical, hypersecretion.

2. (Science: chemistry) a prefix equivalent to super- or per-; as hyperoxide, or peroxide.

Compare: super.

Origin: gr. Over, above; akin to L. Super, E. Over.


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Use of diuretics

... there any reason why Alice should not use a diuretic substance to help her urinate? Almost all causes of death resulting from MDMA are related to (hyper|hypo)hydration; regular urination would surely encourage usual levels of drinking/hydration. Thanks! ~ drunkard

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by drunkard
Fri Apr 03, 2009 1:41 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Use of diuretics
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Views: 981

Re: can someone help with hypotonic

Woops sry yeah Lobo is right, Hyper = Higher solute content Hypo = Lower solute content Hope i didnt cause you to lose a mark or 2. Sorry once again -->stupid mistake

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by futurezoologist
Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:11 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: can someone help with hypotonic
Replies: 3
Views: 995

hypo and hyper osmotically??

Look up water activity. In the broader context - there are organisms adapted or evolved to proliferate in high and low water activity (hyper and hypotonic conditions). Many organisms respond to hypertonic environments by accumulating solutes.

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by JorgeLobo
Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:31 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: hypo and hyper osmotically??
Replies: 2
Views: 1238

Re: hypo and hyper osmotically??

When a cell is in a hypotonic solution, that means that there are more solutes inside the cell (the salinity of the cell is higher than that of the outside). If the cell is animal, it will lyse, as water has the tendency to flow in areas of low solute concentration. If the cell is plant, it will bec...

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by Chumbawamba
Fri Nov 21, 2008 4:14 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: hypo and hyper osmotically??
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Views: 1238

hypo and hyper osmotically??

what does it mean to regulate hypo and hyper osmotically in high and low salinities

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by mmmmmm
Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:09 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: hypo and hyper osmotically??
Replies: 2
Views: 1238
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