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Osmolality is a measure of the concentration of solute particles in a solution. It is defined as the number of osmoles of solute per kilogram of solvent. An osmole is a unit of osmotic pressure, and it represents the number of moles of solute that contribute to osmotic pressure. For example, one mole of glucose, which does not dissociate in water, is equal to one osmole. However, one mole of sodium chloride dissociates into two ions (sodium and chloride) in water, so it contributes two osmoles to the osmolality.

Osmolality is an important concept in biology and medicine. In the human body, osmolality is primarily determined by the concentration of electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, and chloride, as well as non-electrolytes like glucose and urea. The osmolality of body fluids, particularly blood plasma and urine, plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and regulating cell function.

The kidneys are responsible for regulating the osmolality of body fluids. They achieve this by adjusting the excretion of water and solutes in the urine. For instance, when the body is dehydrated, the kidneys conserve water to increase the osmolality of the blood. Conversely, when the body has excess fluid, the kidneys excrete more water to decrease blood osmolality.

Abnormal osmolality can indicate various medical conditions. High blood osmolality (hyperosmolality) can be seen in conditions like dehydration, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and certain kidney diseases. Low blood osmolality (hypoosmolality) can occur with excessive water intake, heart failure, or hormonal imbalances. Measuring osmolality is a valuable diagnostic tool for healthcare professionals.