Osmolarity — This article is about osmolarity. For the osmole unit, see Osmole (unit). Osmolarity is the measure of solute concentration, defined as the number of osmoles (Osm) of solute per litre (L) of solution (osmol/L or Osm/L). The osmolarity of a… … Wikipedia
Osmolarity gradient — Refers to the gradient created in the nephrons of the kidneys, between the tubules and the interstitial fluid surrounding them. It is created by the solutes (urea and salt) exiting and reentering the tubules at different sections of the nephron.… … Wikipedia
osmolarity — noun (plural ties) Etymology: osmol + ar + ity Date: 1948 the concentration of an osmotic solution especially when measured in osmols or milliosmols per liter of solution • osmolar adjective … New Collegiate Dictionary
osmolarity — noun The osmotic concentration of a solution, normally expressed as osmoles of solute per litre of solution. See Also: osmolality … Wiktionary
osmolarity — [ˌɒzmə(ʊ) larɪti] noun Chemistry the concentration of a solution expressed as the total number of solute particles per litre. Origin 1950s: blend of osmotic (see osmosis) and molar3, + ity … English new terms dictionary
osmolarity — os·mo·lar·i·ty … English syllables
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Contractile vacuole — Protist Paramecium aurelia with contractile vacuoles A contractile vacuole (abbreviation: CV) is a sub cellular structure (organelle) involved in osmoregulation. It is found predominantly in protists and in unicellular algae. It was previously… … Wikipedia
