Glossary Term
Osmolality
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Definition
The concentration of osmoles of solute per kilogram of solvent present in a sample.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C89824. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-20. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Osmolality
References
- NCI Thesaurus 26.09d — Osmolality (C89824)
- Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C89824. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0.
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