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oncotic

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oncotic /on·cot·ic/ (ong-kot´ik)
1. pertaining to swelling.
2. see under pressure.
on·cot·ic (ng-ktk)
adj.
1. Of or relating to the formation of tumors.
2. Of or caused by a condition of swelling.
oncotic
[ongkot′ik]
Etymology: Gk, onkos, a swelling
pertaining to or resulting from the presence of a swelling.
oncotic [ong-kot´ik]
pertaining to swelling.
oncotic
pertaining to swelling.
oncotic pressure
see oncotic pressure.
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