osmolar

/ɒzˈmɒlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting osmotic pressure or osmotic concentration

“The patient’s blood was found to be highly osmolar.”

2. noun

a measure of the osmotic concentration of a solution

“The doctor ordered a series of osmolar measurements to monitor the patient’s progress.”

Synonyms

  • hypertonic
  • osmotic

Antonyms

  • hypo-osmolar
  • isotonic