en·dos·mo·sis ( n d z-m  s s, -ds-)n. The inward flow of a fluid through a permeable membrane toward a fluid of greater concentration. en dos·motic (-mtk) adj.en dos·moti·cal·ly adv. |
endosmosis [ˌɛndɒsˈməʊsɪs -dɒz-]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Biology osmosis in which water enters a cell or organism from the surrounding solution Compare exosmosis
endosmotic [ˌɛndɒsˈmɒtɪk -dɒz-] adj
endosmotically adv
endosmosis
(in osmosis) the more rapid spread of the less dense fluid through the membrane to join with the more dense. Cf. exosmosis. — endosmotic, adj.
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