exudation
[ eks-yoo-dey-shuhn, ek-suh-, eg-zuh- ]
/ ˌɛks yʊˈdeɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sə-, ˌɛg zə- /
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Origin of exudation
OTHER WORDS FROM exudation
ex·u·da·tive [ig-zoo-duh-tiv, ik-soo-], /ɪgˈzu də tɪv, ɪkˈsu-/, adjectiveun·ex·u·da·tive, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for exudation
exudation
/ (ˌɛksjʊˈdeɪʃən) /
noun
the act of exuding or oozing out
Also called: exudate (ˈɛksjʊˌdeɪt) a fluid with a high content of protein in a body cavityCompare transudate
Derived forms of exudation
exudative (ɪɡˈzjuːdətɪv), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for exudation
exudation
[ ĕks′yu-dā′shən ]
n.
The act or process of exuding.
An exudate.
Other words from exudation
ex′u•da′tive adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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