What context can I use each word in?
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hyperfunctional
Example
The patient's hyperfunctional thyroid gland was causing her symptoms. [hyperfunctional: adjective]
Example
The athlete's hyperfunctional nervous system allowed him to react quickly to the stimulus. [hyperfunctional: adjective]
hypertonic
Example
The therapist used massage to relax the hypertonic muscles in the patient's neck. [hypertonic: adjective]
Example
The hypertonic saline solution was used to treat the patient's dehydration. [hypertonic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hypertonic is more commonly used than hyperfunctional in everyday language, as it can be used in both medical and non-medical contexts. Hyperfunctional is a more specialized term used primarily in medical settings.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hyperfunctional and hypertonic?
Both hyperfunctional and hypertonic are formal terms used in medical contexts, but hypertonic may be used in more informal settings as well.
