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osmoregulation

os·mo·reg·u·la·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oz-moh-reg-yuh-ley-shuh n, os-]
    • /ˌɒz moʊˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɒs-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oz-moh-reg-yuh-ley-shuh n, os-]
    • /ˌɒz moʊˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɒs-/

Definitions of osmoregulation word

  • noun osmoregulation the process by which cells and simple organisms maintain fluid and electrolyte balance with their surroundings. 1
  • noun osmoregulation The maintenance of constant osmotic pressure in the fluids of an organism by the control of water and salt concentrations. 1
  • noun osmoregulation the adjustment of the osmotic pressure of a cell or organism in relation to the surrounding fluid 0
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Origin of osmoregulation

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; osmo- + regulation

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Parts of speech for Osmoregulation

noun
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adverb
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osmoregulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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