osmolality

Noun

Meaning

osmolality (plural osmolalities)

(chemistry) The molality of an ideal solution that would exert the same osmotic pressure as the solution being considered.

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Examples

Adults have higher rates with a plasma osmolality of 330 mOsm, and a urine osmolality of 163 mOsm. Source: Internet

An increase in osmolality causes the gland to secrete antidiuretic hormone (ADH), resulting in water reabsorption by the kidney and an increase in urine concentration. Source: Internet

Dehydrated or salt-loaded ostriches can reach a maximal urine osmolality of approximately 800 mOsm. Source: Internet

Response to physiological changes in osmolality, channel blockers and potential sperm osmolytes." Source: Internet

The two factors work together to return the plasma osmolality to its normal levels. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

osmol osmolagnia osmolal osmolar osmolarity osmole