pertaining to, caused by, or marked by swelling.
Pertaining to, caused by or marked by swelling. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... 
(ong-kot´ik) pertaining to swelling.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ong-kot′ik Definitions: 1. Relating to or caused by edema or any swelling (oncosis).
oncotic 1. Of or relating to the formation of tumors. 2. Caused by a condition of swelling. 3. Pertaining to, caused by, or marked by swelling.
The pressure or pull of fluids created by colloids in solution. In blood, the oncotic pressure created by particles such as plasma proteins offsets the hydrostatic pressure created by the pumping of the heart that acts to drive fluid out of vessels into the extravascular space. The oncotic pressure of the plasma proteins holds fluid in the blood ve...