osmolality
/ˌɑzmoʊˈlælɪti/
noun
- The concentration of a solution expressed as the number of osmoles of solute per kilogram of solvent, used especially in medicine and biology to measure the balance of fluids and electrolytes.
- High urine osmolality can indicate dehydration.
- The doctor ordered a test to check the osmolality of the patient's blood.
- Maintaining proper serum osmolality is essential for normal cell function.