Osmotic balance

Definition

Osmotic balance refers to the equilibrium of water and solute concentrations across a cell membrane, allowing for proper cell function. It ensures that the internal environment of an organism remains stable despite changes in external conditions.

Related terms

Tonicity:

Tonicity refers to the relative concentration of solutes in two fluids separated by a semi-permeable membrane.

Hypertonic: Hypertonic describes a solution with a higher solute concentration compared to another solution.

Hypotonic: Hypotonic describes a solution with a lower solute concentration compared to another solution.