| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| osmoreceptor | (noun) sensory end organ that responds to changes in osmotic pressure | - |
| osmosis | (noun) (biology, chemistry) diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal | - |
| osmotic | (adjective) of or relating to osmosis | - |
| osmotically | (adverb) by means of osmosis | - |