Definition of Osmoreceptor

1. Noun. Sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure.

Generic synonyms: End Organ

Medical Definition of Osmoreceptor

1. 1. A receptor in the central nervous system (probably the hypothalamus) that responds to changes in the osmotic pressure of the blood. Origin: G. Osmos, impulsion 2. A receptor that receives olfactory stimuli. Origin: G. Osme, smell Synonym: osmoceptor. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Osmoreceptor

osmology
osmols
osmolyte
osmolytes
osmometer
osmometers
osmometric
osmometries
osmometry
osmophil
osmophobia
osmophore
osmoprotectant
osmoprotectants
osmoprotective
osmoreceptor (current term)
osmoregulate
osmoregulated
osmoregulates
osmoregulating
osmoregulation
osmoregulations
osmoregulatory
osmoresistant
osmoresponsive
osmose
osmosed
osmosensation
osmosensing
osmosensitive

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