osmoregulation

See also: Osmoregulation

English

Etymology

From osmo- +‎ regulation.

Noun

osmoregulation (countable and uncountable, plural osmoregulations)

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

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