Osmosis

Definition: The movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Etymology: Derived from the Greek "osmos" (push) and the suffix "-osis" (a process or condition).

Osmolarity

Definition: The concentration of solute particles in a solution, expressed in osmoles per liter.

Etymology: Combined from "osmos" and the suffix "-ity" (condition or quality).

Osmoregulation

Definition: The control of water and solute balance in an organism, allowing it to adapt to different environments.

Etymology: Derived from "osmos" and the Latin word "regulare" (to regulate).

Osmometer

Definition: A device used to measure the osmotic pressure of a solution.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "metron" (measure).

Osmophile

Definition: An organism that thrives in environments with high osmotic pressures, such as those with high sugar concentrations.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "philein" (to love).

Osmophyte

Definition: A plant adapted to environments with high osmotic pressure, often found in saline or arid conditions.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "phyton" (plant).

Osmotherapy

Definition: Medical treatment involving the adjustment of osmotic pressure in bodily fluids to manage conditions like edema.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "therapeia" (healing).

Osmolality

Definition: A measure of the concentration of osmotically active particles per kilogram of solvent in a solution.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the suffix "-lality" (state or condition).

Osmundine

Definition: A substance derived from the root of the cinnamon fern, used in traditional medicine.

Etymology: Named after the fern genus "Osmunda," likely due to its use in osmotic regulation.

Osmoclasis

Definition: The breaking of cell walls due to changes in osmotic pressure.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "klasis" (breaking).

Osmotaxis

Definition: The directed movement of an organism in response to a gradient of osmotic pressure.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "taxis" (arrangement).

Osmophoresis

Definition: The movement of particles through a membrane driven by osmotic pressure.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "phoresis" (conveyance).

Osmophagy

Definition: The ingestion of substances by a cell or organism through osmosis.

Etymology: Combines "osmos" with the Greek word "phagein" (to eat).