Etymology

osmoregulation

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Today it means: The homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure in the body in order to maintain a certain water content (concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc). Full definition →

English regulation ← Ancient Greek ὠσμός (ōsmós)
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  1. Ancient Greekὠθέω (ōthéō)
  2. Ancient Greekὠσμός (ōsmós)
  3. Englishosmo-
  4. Englishregulation
  5. English todayosmoregulation

From osmo- + regulation.

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