English Explanatory Dictionary

osmoregulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure in the body in order to maintain a certain water content (concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).

Word forms

osmoregulation osmoregulations

Etymology

From osmo- + regulation.

Related words

osmoregulative osmoregulator

Derived words

hyperosmoregulation hypoosmoregulation
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