Osmoregulation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osmoregulation is a noun meaning The homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure in the body in order to maintain a certain water content (concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).
Meaning
The homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure in the body in order to maintain a certain water content (concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).
Word Forms
- osmoregulations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include osmohomeostasis, osmosensing, osmoreceptor, hydroregulation, osmoreception, osmoprotection.
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