extravasation

American  

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

noun

1. the act of extravasating.

2. the matter extravasated.

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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

Example Sentences

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

His wounds were cicatrized in about a fortnight, but an internal extravasation of blood ensuing, made the opening of the cavity of the chest necessary, which the then Professor Chelius from Heidelberg performed.

From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William

The popliteal artery, however, is liable to be compressed or torn across in fractures of the lower end of the femur; extravasation of blood from the ruptured artery and gangrene of the limb may result.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

They consisted for the most part of hyper�mic conditions, not infrequently attended by points of extravasation and of degenerative changes.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various