exosmosis Physics and Phys.
(ɛksɒzˈməʊsɪs)
[mod.L. (quasi-Gr.), f. Gr. ἔξ-ω (see exo-) + ὠσµός pushing; = exosmose. Cf. endosmosis.]
The passage of a fluid ‘outwards’ through a porous septum, to mix with external fluid.
| 1839 Todd Cycl. Anat. II. 98/2 There is then a current of..exosmosis which enters it [the bladder]. 1874 Jones & Siev. Pathol. Anat. 406 The menstrual, and hæmorrhoidal discharge, is rather analogous to the process of exosmosis. |