extravasation

[ik-strav-uh-sey-shuh n]

noun

the act of extravasating.

the matter extravasated.

Origin of extravasation

First recorded in 1670–80; extravasate + -ion

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Historical Examples of extravasation

In the mucous membrane of the crop there was also an extravasation.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection
Alexander Wynter Blyth
There was no extravasation in any part of the substance of the cerebrum or cerebellum.
Observations on Madness and Melancholy
John Haslam
Ecchymosis is extravasation of blood into the tissues underlying the skin.
The New Gresham Encyclopedia
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There was extravasation into and beneath the periosteum, and subsequent destruction of the continuity of the bone.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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The same author records paralysis as occurring in one case from extravasation into the spinal meninges.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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British Dictionary definitions for extravasation

extravasation

noun

the escape of blood or lymph from their proper vessels into surrounding tissuesCompare intravasation

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Word Origin and History for extravasation

1670s, from Latin extra "outside" (see extra-) + form derived from vas "vessel." Related: Extravasate (1660s).