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extravasation

American  
[ik-strav-uh-sey-shuhn] / ɪkˌstræv əˈseɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act of extravasating.

  2. the matter extravasated.

extravasation British  
/ ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of extravasation

First recorded in 1670–80; extravasate + -ion

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Extravasation cysts, caused by injuries which rupture blood vessels, followed by an increase of fibrous tissue which forms a capsule about the fluid.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

Cysts formed by an outpouring of blood and lymph into the tissue spaces with subsequent encapsulation of the fluid Extravasation cysts.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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