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osmoregulate

verb

  1. to regulate the body’s water content and solutes
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verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Ancient Greek ὠσμός (ōsmós)der. English osmo- English regulate English osmoregulate From osmo- + regulate.

  1. To regulate osmotic pressure (via osmoregulation, in order to maintain a certain water content, concentration of electrolytes, pH, etc).
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