osmoregulator

noun

os·​mo·​reg·​u·​la·​tor -ˈreg-yə-ˌlāt-ər How to pronounce osmoregulator (audio)
: a body mechanism concerned with the maintenance of constant osmotic pressure relationships

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“Osmoregulator.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/osmoregulator. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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