effective osmotic pressure
1osmotic pressure effective — that part of the total osmotic pressure of a solution which governs the tendency of its solvent to pass through a bordering semipermeable membrane or across another boundary …
2pressure — 1. A stress or force acting in any direction against resistance. 2. (P, frequently followed by a subscript indicating location)In physics and physiology, the force per unit area exerted by a gas or liquid against the walls of its container or… …
3tonicity — 1. A state of normal tension of the tissues by virtue of which the parts are kept in shape, alert, and ready to function in response to a suitable stimulus. In the case of muscle, it refers to a state of continuous activity or tension beyond that …
4Dehydration — Excessive loss of body water. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that cause vomiting or diarrhea may, for example, lead to dehydration. There are a number of other causes of dehydration including heat exposure, prolonged vigorous exercise… …
5hypotonicity — 1. SYN: hypotonia. 2. A decreased effective osmotic pressure. * * * hy·po·to·nic·i·ty tə nis ət ē n, pl ties 1) the state or condition of having hypotonic osmotic pressure 2) HYPOTONIA (2) * * * …
6hypertonicity — 1. SYN: hypertonia. 2. An increased effective osmotic pressure of body fluids. * * * hy·per·to·nic·i·ty tə nis ət ē n, pl ties the quality or state of being hypertonic * * * see hypertonia * * * …
7tonicity — n. 1) the normal state of slight contraction, or readiness to contract, of healthy muscle fibres. 2) the effective osmotic pressure of a solution. See: hypertonic, hypotonic, osmosis …
8drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …
9Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …
10renal system disease — Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the human excretory system. They include benign and malignant tumours, infections and inflammations, and obstruction by calculi. Diseases can have an impact on the elimination of… …
