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Concept information

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osmotic stress

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information A change in osmotic pressure causing a rapid passage of water or other solvent across a membrane by osmosis; in living cells this may result in rupture of the cell membrane and lysis of the cell.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • osmotic shock

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206247

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