osmoregulate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To regulate osmotic pressure (via osmoregulation, in order to maintain a certain water content, concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).

Word forms

osmoregulate osmoregulates osmoregulating osmoregulated

Etymology

From osmo- + regulate.

Related words

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