Oncotic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Oncotic is an adjective meaning Relating to osmotic pressure caused by the presence of colloids.
Meaning
Relating to osmotic pressure caused by the presence of colloids.
Example Sentences
Albumin is a major product of hepatocytes and a critical serum protein required for the maintenance of vascular oncotic pressure and fluid homeostasis; thus, these findings are consistent with improved liver function after telomerase treatment.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osmotic, osmotactic, colloidal, osmolytic, osmophysiological, electrocolloidal.
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