Physics and Phys. [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.
