hyperosmotic
adjective
hy·per·os·mot·ic
ˌhī-pə-ˌräz-ˈmät-ik 
: hypertonic sense 2
if a laxative is needed, a hyperosmotic preparation … is better than a bowel stimulant—
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“Hyperosmotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hyperosmotic. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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