‖ diosmosis
(daɪɒsˈməʊsɪs)
Also in anglicized form ˈdiosmose.
[mod. f. Gr. δι-, δια- through + osmosis: cf. end-, exosmosis.]
The transudation of a fluid through a membrane; = osmosis.
| 1825 W. Stirling tr. Landor's Text-bk. Hum. Phys. I. 393 This exchange of fluids is termed endosmosis or diosmosis. 1883 Syd. Soc. Lex., Diosmose..Diosmosis, same as Osmosis. |
Hence diosˈmotic a., pertaining to diosmosis; = osmotic.