extravasation

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/ɪkˌstɹævəˈseɪʃən/

Definition of extravasation

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues.

“The right forearm and elbow show heavy bruises, with considerable extravasation from the surface vessels, showing they were inflicted some time before death.”

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noun

(countable, uncountable)The exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues.

“The right forearm and elbow show heavy bruises, with considerable extravasation from the surface vessels, showing they were inflicted some time before death.”
(countable, uncountable)The eruption of molten lava from a volcanic vent.

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From extravasate (“let out or force out (blood or fluid)”) + -ion; further etymology at extravasate. Attested from the 17th century.

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