title: Osmometry. 1. Terminology and principles of measurement.
abstract: The measurement of the osmolality of body fluids is used increasingly in clinical practice. This paper discusses the terminology and describes the methods available for its measurement.
mesh_terms: D001826:Body Fluids / Q000502:physiology*; D005615:Freezing; D006801:Humans; D007552:Isotonic Solutions; D008722:Methods; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D009997:Osmotic Pressure; D013046:Specific Gravity
chemical_list: D007552:Isotonic Solutions