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osmoregulation

[oz-moh-reg-yuh-ley-shuh n, os-]
noun
  1. the process by which cells and simple organisms maintain fluid and electrolyte balance with their surroundings.

Origin of osmoregulation

First recorded in 1930–35; osmo- + regulation
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British Dictionary definitions for osmoregulation

osmoregulation

noun
  1. zoology the adjustment of the osmotic pressure of a cell or organism in relation to the surrounding fluid
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osmoregulation in Medicine

osmoregulation

[ŏz′mə-rĕg′yə-lā′shən, ŏs′-]
n.
  1. The maintenance of an optimal constant osmotic pressure in the body of a living organism.
Related formsos′mo•reg′u•la•to′ry (-lə-tôr′ē) adj.
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