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.
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
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
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.