Osmolarity, plasma
The osmolarity of blood plasma, which is a measure of the hydration status of the body. The plasma osmolarity is sensitive to changes in hydration status during dehydration and rehydration.
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The concentration of osmotically active particles in solution, which may be quantitatively expressed in osmoles of solute per liter of solution.
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In biochemistry, referring to the osmolarity, the concentration of osmotically active particles in solution, which may be quantitatively expressed in osmoles of solute per liter of solution.
- p.c.
Abbreviation meaning after meals (from the Latin “post cibum”, after meals).
- p.o.
Abbreviation meaning by mouth, orally (from the Latin “per os”, by mouth).
- p.r.n.
Abbreviation meaning “when necessary” (from the Latin “pro re nata”, for an occasion that has arisen, as circumstances require, as needed).