ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include osmohomeostasis, osmosensing, osmoreceptor, hydroregulation, osmoreception, osmoprotection.

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