exudation

[eks-yoo-dey-shuh n, ek-suh-, eg-zuh-]

noun

the act of exuding.

something that is exuded.

a discharge of certain elements of the blood into the tissues.

Origin of exudation

1605–15; < Late Latin ex(s)ūdātiōn- (stem of ex(s)ūdātiō), equivalent to ex(s)ūdāt(us) (past participle of ex(s)ūdāre to exude) + -iōn- -ion

Related formsex·u·da·tive

[ig-zoo-duh-tiv, ik-soo-] /ɪgˈzu də tɪv, ɪkˈsu-/, adjectiveun·ex·u·da·tive, adjective

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Examples from the Web for exudative

Historical Examples of exudative

Ascites or exudative peritonitis is present in about one-half of the cases of cancer of the liver.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
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The tendency of children with exudative diathesis to develop scurvy is perhaps still another manifestation of vascular weakness.
Scurvy Past and Present
Alfred Fabian Hess
In both scurvy and in exudative diathesis eczema and petechial hemorrhages are encountered.
Scurvy Past and Present
Alfred Fabian Hess
The tissue changes are oedema, the formation of exudative patches, and haemorrhage.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1
Various
Similar phenomena occur even in the case of other than exudative affections of the skin.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I
Various

British Dictionary definitions for exudative

exudation

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 Formsexudative (ɪɡˈzjuːdətɪv), adjective

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Word Origin and History for exudative

exudation

1610s, from Late Latin exudationem/exsudationem, noun of action from neuter past participle of exudere/exsudere (see exude). Related: Exudate (n.).

exudative in Medicine

exudation

[ĕks′yu-dā′shən]

n.

The act or process of exuding.

An exudate.

Related formsex′u•da′tive adj.