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, extravehicular, extravehicular mobility unit, extraversion, extravert

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How to use extravasation in a sentence

The escaping blood stains the surrounding soft tissues after the manner of blood extravasation elsewhere.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
In dry corn the changes we meet with are those accompanying blood extravasation.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
In the Moist Corn we have, in addition to the blood extravasation, the outpouring of the inflammatory exudate.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
In all contusions accompanied by extravasation, there is marked swelling of the area involved, as well as pain and tenderness.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

When extravasation has already taken place, massage is the most speedy and efficacious means of dispersing the effused blood.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

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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