An increase in the osmotic concentration of a solution expressed as osmoles of solute per liter of solution. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(hi″pәr-oz″mo-lar´ĭ-te) abnormally increased osmotic concentration of a solution.
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-oz′mō-lar′i-tē Definitions: 1. An increase in the osmotic concentration of a solution expressed as osmoles of solute per liter of solution.
Hyperosmolarity: In biochemistry, an osmolar concentration of the body fluids that is abnormally increased.
hyperosmolarity 1. The abnormal increase in the osmolarity of a solution, especially a body fluid, which occurs in dehydration. 2. In biochemistry, an osmolar concentration of the body fluids that is abnormally increased. 3. A state of high molecular density within a solution such that it will absorb water across a semipermeable membrane from a l...
An increase in the osmotic concentration of the blood. Hyperosmolarity of the blood can draw water from RBC's causing lysis or from neurons causing neurologic signs such as coma.