What is meant by the flaccid state of a cell?

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(N/A) $\Rightarrow$ When a cell or tissue is placed in an isotonic solution,there is no net movement of water into or out of the cell.
$\Rightarrow$ If the external solution balances the osmotic pressure of the cytoplasm,it is said to be isotonic.
$\Rightarrow$ When the flow of water into the cell and out of the cell is in equilibrium,the cells are said to be in a flaccid state.

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