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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.

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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.

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