extravasation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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.

Pronunciation

/ɪkˌstɹævəˈseɪʃən/

Word forms

extravasation extravasations

Etymology

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

Related words

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