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anatonosis

noun
an·​a·​to·​no·​sis | \ ˌanətəˈnōsə̇s\
plural anatonoses\ -​ōˌsēz \

Definition of anatonosis

: the process of adjustment of intracellular osmotic pressure of plant cells by variation of the sugar content of the vacuolar sap

First Known Use of anatonosis

1938, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for anatonosis

New Latin, from ana- + Greek tonōsis strengthening

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