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extravasation

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

the act of extravasating.
the matter extravasated.

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Origin of extravasation

First recorded in 1670–80; extravasate + -ion

Words nearby extravasation

Extravagantes, extravaganza, extravagate, extravaginal, extravasate, extravasation, extravascular, extravascular fluid, extravehicular, extravehicular mobility unit, extraversion
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British Dictionary definitions for extravasation

extravasation
/ (ɪkˌstrævəˈseɪʃən) /

noun

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