Etymology

osmoregulate

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Today it means: To regulate osmotic pressure (via osmoregulation, in order to maintain a certain water content, concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc). Full definition →

English regulate ← Ancient Greek ὠσμός (ōsmós)
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The story

  1. Ancient Greekὠσμός (ōsmós)
  2. Englishosmo-
  3. Englishregulate
  4. English todayosmoregulate

From osmo- + regulate.

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