osmolarity
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osmolarity (plural osmolarities)
(chemistry) The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution.
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If desmopressin reduces urine output and increases urine osmolarity, the hypothalamic production of ADH is deficient, and the kidney responds normally to exogenous vasopressin (desmopressin).
There is a degree of overlap between DKA and HHS, as in DKA the osmolarity may also be increased.
It is also added after electroporation of yeasts in transformation protocols, allowing the cells to recover by raising the osmolarity of the medium.
Both strategies work by increasing the internal osmolarity of the cell.
The gills' large surface area tends to create a problem for fish that seek to regulate the osmolarity of their internal fluids.
Urine osmolarity and electrolyte levels are typically low.