OSMOREGULATIONS
\ˌɒzmɔːɡjʊlˈe͡ɪʃənz], \ˌɒzmɔːɡjʊlˈeɪʃənz], \ˌɒ_z_m_ɔː_ɡ_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]\
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The state of the body in relation to the intake and excretion of water and electrolytes, particularly sodium and potassium. It exists in a metabolic balance internally with BODY FLUID COMPARTMENTS, total BODY WATER; BLOOD VOLUME; EXTRACELLULAR SPACE; etc., externally through sensible and insensible SWEATING. The hypothalamus controls water balance. (Dorland, 27th ed; Mountcastle, Medical Physiology, 14th ed, 1980, p1152)
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