osmoregulation
See also: Osmoregulation
English
Etymology
osmo- + regulation
Noun
osmoregulation (countable and uncountable, plural osmoregulations)
- The homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure in the body in order to maintain a certain water content (concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).
Related terms
- osmoregulator
Translations
homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure
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