Osmosis is the result of diffusion across a semipermeable membrane. If two solutions of different concentration are separated by a semipermeable membrane, then the solvent will tend to diffuse across the membrane from the less concentrated to the more concentrated solution.
Signs and symptoms of more-advanced cervical cancer include: 1  Vaginal bleeding after intercourse, between periods or after menopause. 2  Watery, bloody vaginal discharge that may be heavy and have a foul odor.  Pelvic pain or pain during intercourse.
Although cervical disc disease is generally a slow process, a herniated disc sometimes can occur quickly after an injury or trauma to the neck. The most common and obvious symptoms of cervical degenerative disc disease are neck pain and a stiff neck. When one of these conditions presses on one or more of the many nerves running through the spinal cord, you also can develop pain, numbness, or weakness radiating down your shoulder, arm, and hand.