Words starting with O

osmoconformingMaintaining an internal salinity equal to that of the surrounding seawater.
osmoconformistSynonym of osmoconformer.
osmoconformityThe condition of being osmoconformist
osmocytosisendocytosis as a result of osmotic pressure
osmodiureticAn osmotic diuretic
osmoeffectorAny substance that regulates osmotic pressure (in tissues)
osmoequivalentosmotically equivalent
osmofragilityosmotic fragility - the fragility of cells when in a saline solution
osmogeneAn apparatus, consisting of a number of cells whose sides are of parchment paper, for conducting the process of osmosis. It is used especially in sugar refining to remove potassium salts from the molasses.
osmographAn instrument for recording the height of the liquid in an endosmometer or for registering osmotic pressures.
osmoheterotrophicRelating to osmoheterotrophy
osmoheterotrophyheterotrophy (acquisition of external energy in the form of food) via osmosis
osmohomeostasishomeostasis of osmotic pressure
osmohomeostaticRelating to osmohomeostasis
osmolagniasexual arousal from body odours
osmolalOf or pertaining to osmolality.
osmolalityThe molality of an ideal solution that would exert the same osmotic pressure as the solution being considered.
osmolarOf or pertaining to osmolarity
osmolarityThe osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution.
osmoleA unit of measurement, a mole of an osmotically active compound
osmologyThe scientific study of smells.
osmolysedBroken down by osmolysis
osmolysisThe rupture of a cell wall due to excessive osmotic pressure
osmolyteAny substance that contributes to the (regulation of) osmotic pressure in cells and tissues
osmolyticRelating to osmolysis
osmomechanicalDescribing a mechanical action or force caused by osmotic pressure
osmometerAny of various devices used to measure osmotic pressure.
osmometricRelating to osmometry
osmometricallyIn terms of, or by means of, osmometry.
osmometryThe measurement of osmotic pressure
OsmonA surname.
OsmondA male given name from the Germanic languages, rare in English.
OsmondthorpeAn eastern suburb of the City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England (OS grid ref SE3333).
osmophileAny organism that is adapted to living in aqueous environments with high solute concentrations (salt, sugar, alcohol), and resisting internal desiccation caused by the osmotic transport of water outside of their cells
osmophiliaadaptation to environments with high osmotic pressure
osmophilicAdapted to living in environments that have a high osmotic pressure
osmophilyThe quality of growing well under high osmotic pressure.
osmophobiaA heightened dislike or sensitivity to smells
osmophobicRelating to osmophobia
osmophobicityThe condition of being osmophobic
osmophoreAn osmophoric grouping of atoms in a molecule
osmophoricImparting a characteristic odour to any compound
osmophysiologicalRelating to osmotic pressure and physiology
osmoprimedSubjected to osmopriming.
osmoprimingA form of hydropriming in which seed is soaked in a solution of polyethylene glycol or similar.
osmoprotectantAny osmolyte that helps an organism to survive osmotic stress.
osmoprotectingosmoprotective
osmoprotectionThe mechanism by which the cells of an organism protect themselves against osmotic stress.
osmoprotectiveThat protects an organism from osmotic stress
osmoprotectorAny material that provides osmoprotection.
osmoreceptionThe action of an osmoreceptor
osmoreceptiveThat functions as an osmoreceptor
osmoreceptorA sensory receptor, primarily found in the hypothalamus of most homeothermic organisms, that detects changes in osmotic pressure
osmorecoveryThe recovery of osmotic balance after exercise
osmoregulantSynonym of osmoregulator.
osmoregulateTo regulate osmotic pressure (via osmoregulation, in order to maintain a certain water content, concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).
osmoregulationThe homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure in the body in order to maintain a certain water content (concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).
osmoregulativeRelating to osmoregulation
osmoregulatorAny organism that practices osmoregulation
osmoregulatorilyIn terms of, or by means of, osmoregulation.
osmoregulatoryOf or pertaining to osmoregulation
osmoresistanceresistance to high salt concentrations
osmoresistantresistant to high salt concentrations
osmorespiratoryRelating to osmoregulation and respiration in fish
osmoresponseA response to a change in osmotic pressure
osmoresponsivewhose transcriptional expression is altered by changes in the osmolarity of the environment
osmoresponsivenessThe quality or degree of being osmoresponsive.
osmoscopeAn instrument for detecting and for measuring odors.
osmoseTo diffuse by osmosis.
osmosensationThe sensory perception of osmotic pressure
osmosensingThe regulation of cell turgor in response to changes in the osmolarity of the external environment.
osmosensitivesensitive to high salt concentrations
osmosensitivityAn organism's degree of sensitivity to osmotic gradients
osmosensorAny of several classes of organic compound that undergo transitions between "off" and "on" conformations in response to changes in extracellular water activity (direct osmosensing) or resulting changes in cell structure (indirect osmosensing).
osmosensoryRelating to osmosensing.
osmoshockosmotoxic shock
osmosignalingbiological transmission of signals as a result of osmosensing
osmosisThe net movement of solvent molecules, usually water, from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration through a partially permeable membrane.
osmosoluteAny solute produced via osmosis
osmospecificspecific to a certain (range of) osmotic pressure(s)
osmostabilizerAn osmolyte that stabilizes osmotic pressure and thus prevents osmostress
osmostatThe mechanism, in the hypothalamus, that regulates osmolality by the secretion of antidiuretic hormone
osmostressThe stress caused by (changes in) osmotic pressure
osmostressorAnything that causes osmostress
osmotacticOf or relating to osmotaxis.
osmotaxismovement of an organism in an osmotic pressure gradient
osmoteTo move by osmosis.
osmotherapeuticRelating to osmotherapy.
osmotherapyThe use of osmotically active substances to reduce the volume of intracranial contents.
OsmotherleyA civil parish (served by Egton with Newland, Mansriggs and Osmotherley Parish Council) north of Ulverston, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England, previously in South Lakeland district.
osmoticRelating to, or powered by, osmosis.
osmoticallyIn an osmotic manner
osmoticantA solute that increases the osmolality of a solution
osmoticsThe study and measurement of osmotic pressure
osmoticumAny substance that acts to supplement osmotic pressure in a cell
osmotinAn antifungal protein that provides protection from osmotic stress
osmotoleranceThe quality or degree of being osmotolerant.
osmotolerantTolerant of high osmotic pressure.
osmotoxicRelating to osmotoxicity
osmotoxicityThe deleterious effect of injection of a highly concentrated solution (typically, a contrast medium)
osmotransducingThat initiates osmotransduction
osmotransductionosmotic transduction
osmotrophAny osmotrophic organism
osmotrophicRelating to osmotrophy.
osmotrophicallyIn an osmotrophic manner
osmotrophyThe movement of dissolved nutrients by means of osmosis
osmotropotacticRelating to osmotropotaxis
osmotropotaxistropotaxis in an osmotic gradient
OsmowA surname from Arabic
OsmunA surname.
osmundA male given name from the Germanic languages, of rare usage, variant of Osmond.
osmundaA fern of the genus Osmunda, especially the royal fern, Osmunda regalis.
osmundaceousBelonging to the family Osmundaceae of ferns.
osmundineThe roots of ferns of the genus Osmunda, used in growing orchids etc.
OsmundsonA surname.
OsmussaarIsland in northwest Estonia, on the southern coast of Gulf of Finland.
osmylateTo react with osmium tetroxide.
osmylationThe process of osmylating.
osmylidAny lacewing in the family Osmylidae.
osnaburgA plain, coarse textile fabric made from flax, tow or jute yarns.
OsneyA suburb of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England (OS grid ref SP5005).
OSNIThe Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland, the official mapping agency in Northern Ireland.
osoA supporter of the Bear Flag revolt in California.
osoberryA plant of species Oemleria cerasiformis (Indian plum), a shrub native to the Pacific coast and ranges of North America.
OsofskyA surname.
OsogboA city, the state capital of Osun State, Nigeria.
OsonaA historical territory and comarca of the provinces of Barcelona and Girona, Catalonia, Spain.
osoneany 1,2-ketoaldose, especially one derived by hydrolysis of an osazone
osophyA belief or doctrine, ism
OsorioA surname from Spanish [in turn from Basque].
OsornoA surname from Spanish.
OsortoA surname from Spanish.
OsosoA town in Edo State, Nigeria.
osotogariA throw in which (right-handed version) tori steps next to uke with his left leg and reaps uke's right leg (at the back of the thigh) with his right leg.
osotriazoleany 1,2,3-triazole formed by oxidation of an osazone
OsoyoosA town in Okanagan-Similkameen district, Okanagan Valley, Thompson-Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada.
OspeltA surname in German.
ospemifeneAn oral medication used to treat dyspareunia.
osphradialOf or relating to the osphradium.
osphradiuma sensory organ in certain molluscs, whose main function is believed to test incoming water for silt and other possible food particles.
osphresiolagniaSexual arousal through olfactory stimulation.
osphresiologicRelating to osphresiology.
osphresiologicalRelating to osphresiology.
osphresiologistOne who studies osphresiology.
osphresiologyThe scientific study of smells.
osphronemidAny gourami in the family Osphronemidae.
OspinaA surname from Spanish.
ospreyA bird of prey of genus Pandion that feeds on fish and has white underparts and long, narrow wings each ending in four finger-like extensions.
OspringeA civil parish in Swale borough, Kent, England.
OsroeneAn ancient Syriac kingdom, Roman province and historical region in northwestern Mesopotamia in modern Turkey and Syria, which enjoyed semi-autonomy to complete independence from the years of 132 B.C.E. to 244 C.E..

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