osmoregulation

[ oz-moh-reg-yuh-ley-shuh n, os- ]

/ ˌɒz moʊˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɒs- /

noun

the process by which cells and simple organisms maintain fluid and electrolyte balance with their surroundings.

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Origin of osmoregulation

First recorded in 1930–35; osmo- + regulation

Words nearby osmoregulation

osmolality, osmolarity, osmole, osmometer, osmometry, osmoregulation, osmose, osmosis, osmotic pressure, osmotic shock, osmous

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British Dictionary definitions for osmoregulation

osmoregulation

/ (ˌɒzməʊˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən) /

noun

zoology the adjustment of the osmotic pressure of a cell or organism in relation to the surrounding fluid

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Medical definitions for osmoregulation

osmoregulation

[ ŏz′mə-rĕg′yə-lā′shən, ŏs′- ]

n.

The maintenance of an optimal constant osmotic pressure in the body of a living organism.

Other words from osmoregulation

os′mo•reg′u•la•to′ry (-lə-tôr′ē) adj.