symport

symport

 [sim´port] a transport mechanism that moves two compounds simultaneously across a membrane" >cell membrane in the same direction, one compound being transported down a concentration gradient and the other against a gradient. See also antiport and cotransport.

sym·port

(sim'pōrt), Coupled transport of two different molecules or ions through a membrane in the same direction by a common carrier mechanism (symporter). Compare: antiport, uniport. [sym- + L. porto, to carry]

sym·port

(sim'pōrt) Coupled transport of two different molecules or ions through a membrane in the same direction by a common carrier mechanism (symporter).
Compare: antiport, uniport
[sym- + L. porto, to carry]