"osmoprotection" meaning in All languages combined

See osmoprotection on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From osmo- + protection. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|osmo|protection}} osmo- + protection Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} osmoprotection (uncountable)
  1. (biology) The mechanism by which the cells of an organism protect themselves against osmotic stress. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology Related terms: osmoprotective, osmoregulation
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