Osmoregulation

noun

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

Etymology

From osmo- + regulation.

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osmotic pressure

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