extravasation

[ ik-strav-uh-sey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of extravasating.
2. the matter extravasated.

extravasation

/ ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən /

noun

1. See intravasation
   the escape of blood or lymph from their proper vessels into surrounding tissues Compare intravasation

Word History and Origins

Origin of extravasation¹

First recorded in 1670–80; extravasate + -ion

Example Sentences

The escaping blood stains the surrounding soft tissues after the manner of blood extravasation elsewhere.

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In dry corn the changes we meet with are those accompanying blood extravasation.

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In the Moist Corn we have, in addition to the blood extravasation, the outpouring of the inflammatory exudate.

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In all contusions accompanied by extravasation, there is marked swelling of the area involved, as well as pain and tenderness.

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When extravasation has already taken place, massage is the most speedy and efficacious means of dispersing the effused blood.

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