The Greek root "OSMO-" | Etymologized!

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• 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).