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| osmotic shock n. The rupture of bacterial or other cells in a solution following a sudden reduction in osmotic pressure. Osmotic shock is sometimes induced to release cellular components for biochemical analysis. |
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: osmotic shock
Function: noun
: a rapid change in the osmotic pressure (as by transfer to a medium of different concentration) affecting a living system
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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osmotic shock n.
The rupture of bacterial or other cells in a solution following a sudden reduction in osmotic pressure; it is sometimes induced to release cellular components for biochemical analysis.
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