Osmolality
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Osmolality | |
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Term | Osmolality |
Short definition | OSI-906 - A substance being studied for the treatment of cancer. It blocks a protein called IGF-1R, which is found at high levels in some types of tumors. |
Type | Cancer terms |
Specialty | Oncology |
Language | English |
Source | NCI |
Comments |
Osmolality - (pronounced) (OZ-moh-LA-lih tea) The concentration of particles dissolved in a liquid. Serum osmolality can aid in the diagnosis of several conditions such as dehydration, diabetes and shock
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