noun
extravasation
Extravasation (noun) means the exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues.
noun
1
The exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues.
2
The eruption of molten lava from a volcanic vent.
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Etymology
From extravasate (“let out or force out (blood or fluid)”) + -ion; further etymology at extravasate. Attested from the 17th century.
Rhymes for extravasation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of extravasation?
"extravasation" (noun) means the exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues.
What are the different meanings of extravasation?
"extravasation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The exudation of blood, lymph or urine from a vessel into the tissues; 2. The eruption of molten lava from a volcanic vent.