extravasation
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extravasation
First recorded in 1670–80; extravasate + -ion
Example Sentences
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Tumor cells, whose DNA was less methylated, responded sensitively to the Wnt factors, which resulted in extravasation from the blood vessel and subsequent latency.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2024
Rather than being an Achilles heel of the platform, these short half-lives, when coupled with rapid extravasation and internalization, have the potential to be major differentiators vs conventional ADC approaches.
From Forbes ● Oct. 14, 2014
The extravasation in the axilla is usually greater than that accompanying a simple dislocation, and the pain and shock are more severe.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Compound fractures, being commonly associated with extravasation of urine, are liable to infective complications.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Blood extravasation, in contusions and other accidents, is when blood-vessels are ruptured by the injury, and the blood finds its way into the neighbouring tissues.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 3: Estremoz to Felspar by Various
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