Osmolyte
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osmolyte is a noun meaning (biology) Any substance that contributes to the (regulation of) osmotic pressure in cells and tissues.
Meaning
(biology) Any substance that contributes to the (regulation of) osmotic pressure in cells and tissues.
Word Forms
- osmolytes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osmoticum, osmolite, osmoeffector, osmoprotectant, osmostabilizer, osmosolute.
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