Isotonic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006227",
  "term": "Isotonic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a solution that has the same osmotic pressure as another solution, typically a biological fluid like blood plasma or intracellular fluid. When cells are placed in an isotonic solution, there is no net movement of water across the cell membrane. Physiological saline (0.9% NaCl) is an example of an isotonic solution for human red blood cells.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "water potential"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1248 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/isotonic/"
}